Churchill Jr High vs Cottonwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Jr High
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Cottonwood School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
340 students
| Measure | Churchill Jr High Salt Lake City, Utah | Cottonwood School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 141 | #5 of 580 |
| National rank | #3704 of 15,369 | #4191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 521 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 79% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 68.3).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 58%).
- •Churchill Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 8.5%).
- •Churchill Jr High does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 26.2).
- •Churchill Jr High is the larger school with 521 students compared with 340.
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 Churchill Jr High better than Cottonwood School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (81.4 vs 68.3 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 Churchill Jr High and Cottonwood School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchill Jr High: 521. Cottonwood School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchill Jr High and Cottonwood School rank in Utah?
Churchill Jr High is 12th of 141 and Cottonwood School is 5th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).