Cottonwood Elementary School vs West Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
West Valley High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Yakima, Washington | West Valley High School Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,154 | #195 of 333 |
| National rank | #8248 of 50,301 | #8298 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 50.4).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 23.0).
- •West Valley High School is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 362.
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 Elementary School better than West Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 50.4 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 Elementary School and West Valley High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. West Valley High School: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and West Valley High School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 237th of 1,154 and West Valley High School is 195th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).