Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School vs The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
198 students
| Measure | Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Portland, Oregon | The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 215 | #193 of 678 |
| National rank | #10148 of 16,910 | #24298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,650 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 43.2).
- •The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.1).
- •Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 198.
- •Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is a public school while The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School better than The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
On the Success Index (US), The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science ranks higher (51.3 vs 43.2 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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School: 1,650. The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science rank in Oregon?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is 94th of 215 and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is 193rd of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).