C Y Middle School vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C Y Middle School
Casper · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | C Y Middle School Casper, Wyoming | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 50 | #144 of 151 |
| National rank | #2980 of 15,369 | #35960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 766 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C Y Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 33.9).
- •C Y Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •C Y Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •C Y Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •C Y Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 347.
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 C Y Middle School better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C Y Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 33.9 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 C Y Middle School and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C Y Middle School: 766. Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C Y Middle School and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Wyoming?
C Y Middle School is 24th of 50 and Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 among middle schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).