Cottonwood Public School vs Wallace Byrd MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Public School
Coalgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
128 students
Wallace Byrd MS
Coalgate · Public middle · Grades 7–8
87 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Public School Coalgate, Oklahoma | Wallace Byrd MS Coalgate, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 899 | #168 of 338 |
| National rank | #15306 of 50,301 | #11816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 128 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Coalgate | Coalgate |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 30.6).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Wallace Byrd MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 75%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Cottonwood Public School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 87.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Public School better than Wallace Byrd MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Public School and Wallace Byrd MS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Coalgate and Coalgate in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Public School: 128. Wallace Byrd MS: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Public School and Wallace Byrd MS rank in Oklahoma?
Cottonwood Public School is 55th of 899 and Wallace Byrd MS is 168th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).