Cottonwood School vs Emery High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood School
Orangeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
115 students
Emery High
Castle Dale · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Orangeville, Utah | Emery High Castle Dale, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 580 | #86 of 148 |
| National rank | #30470 of 50,301 | #9001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 115 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 115 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Orangeville | Castle Dale |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emery High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 42.2).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Emery High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Emery High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 60%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Emery High is the larger school with 614 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 Cottonwood School better than Emery High?
On the Success Index (US), Emery High ranks higher (47.7 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 Cottonwood School and Emery High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Orangeville and Castle Dale in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 115. Emery High: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Emery High rank in Utah?
Cottonwood School is 396th of 580 and Emery High is 86th of 148 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).