Cottonwood High School vs. Heard Elementary School
Should I attend Cottonwood High School or Heard Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cottonwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades 7-12, Cottonwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
K-6
Total Students
357 students
320 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#390 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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54
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
-
39
Grade 4 Students
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40
Grade 5 Students
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42
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
57
-
Grade 8 Students
67
-
Grade 9 Students
56
-
Grade 10 Students
71
-
Grade 11 Students
60
-
Grade 12 Students
46
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
15%
47%
% White
77%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%