Cottonwood Elementary vs Natrona County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Natrona County High School
Casper · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Natrona County High School Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 151 | #33 of 56 |
| National rank | #35960 of 50,301 | #6308 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 1,703 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 1,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Natrona County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 33.9).
- •Natrona County High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Natrona County High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Natrona County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Natrona County High School is the larger school with 1,703 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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Natrona County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Natrona County High School ranks higher (58.0 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Natrona County High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Natrona County High School: 1,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Natrona County High School rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 and Natrona County High School is 33rd of 56 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).