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Cobb Preparatory Academy vs. Golden Springs Elementary School

Should you attend Cobb Preparatory Academy or Golden Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cobb Preparatory Academy
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Golden Springs Elementary School
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Cobb Preparatory Academy's state ranking declined from #593 in 2011 to #875 in 2016, indicating weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency was 4% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment remained high at 96% in recent years, with total enrollment slightly declining from 311 students in 2022 to 282 in 2023.
The school serves prekindergarten through kindergarten with an enrollment around 287 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Cobb Preparatory Academy qualified as a Title I school with over 50% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting its socioeconomic profile within this Anniston, Alabama public elementary school.
Golden Springs Elementary School ranked #960 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #1016 in 2022 but a decline from a peak rank of #324 in 2010, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 13%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment rose slightly from 388 students in 2022 to 414 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased from 19:1 in 2021 to 20:1 in 2023; 73% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.
The student body was predominantly minority, with 94% minority enrollment; Black (non–Hispanic) students comprised 308 of 396 total students as of the latest data.
Golden Springs served grades 1 through 5, with a total enrollment of 396 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with typical suburban Union County NJ high school elementary configurations.
Grades Offered
PK-K
1-5
Total Students
287 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cobb Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cobb Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Springs Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cobb Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cobb Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anniston City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anniston City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#960 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(15-16 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cobb Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anniston City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anniston City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(15-16 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cobb Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anniston City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anniston City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anniston City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cobb Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Golden Springs Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
108
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Kindergarten Students
179
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Grade 1 Students
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81
Grade 2 Students
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85
Grade 3 Students
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86
Grade 4 Students
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69
Grade 5 Students
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75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cobb Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cobb Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
90%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cobb Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cobb Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cobb Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anniston City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cobb Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cobb Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cobb Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anniston City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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