Castle Dale School vs Cottonwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Dale School
Castle Dale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
Cottonwood School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
115 students
| Measure | Castle Dale School Castle Dale, Utah | Cottonwood School Orangeville, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 580 | #396 of 580 |
| National rank | #24181 of 50,301 | #30470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 127 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Castle Dale | Orangeville |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Dale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 42.2).
- •Castle Dale School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Castle Dale School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Castle Dale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 60%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
- •Castle Dale School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 115.
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 Castle Dale School better than Cottonwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Dale School ranks higher (51.4 vs 42.2 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 Castle Dale School and Cottonwood School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Castle Dale and Orangeville in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Dale School: 127. Cottonwood School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Dale School and Cottonwood School rank in Utah?
Castle Dale School is 302nd of 580 and Cottonwood School is 396th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).