Cottonwood High School vs. Heard Elementary School
Should you attend Cottonwood High School or Heard 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
Top Rankings
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Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 396 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
K-6
Total Students
396 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#651 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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65
Grade 1 Students
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66
Grade 2 Students
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60
Grade 3 Students
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50
Grade 4 Students
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44
Grade 5 Students
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39
Grade 6 Students
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37
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Grade 10 Students
62
-
Grade 11 Students
52
-
Grade 12 Students
65
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
13%
51%
% White
76%
33%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
