There are 66 schools in the USA with the word cotton in the name.
The word "cotton" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the significant historical and economic role that cotton has played in various regions, particularly in the Southern United States. Cotton farming was a major driver of local economies throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, shaping the development of many communities and influencing cultural identities. As schools are often named to honor important aspects of local heritage, incorporating "cotton" into a school name reflects a connection to the agricultural history and legacy of the area. This naming tradition not only acknowledges the crop's impact but also helps students and residents recognize the importance of cotton in shaping regional identity and history.
Alabama (3)
Cottondale Elementary School in Cottondale, ALCottonwood Elementary School in Cottonwood, AL
Cottonwood High School in Cottonwood, AL
Arizona (9)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Casa Grande, AZCottonwood Day School in Chinle, AZ
Cottonwood Elementary School in Colorado City, AZ
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood in Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Community School in Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Education Services in Cottonwood, AZ
Vacte - Cottonwood-Oak Creek Unified School District in Cottonwood, AZ
Cotton Boll School in Peoria, AZ
Cottonwood Elementary School in Tucson, AZ
California (12)
Cottonwood in Aguanga, CACottonwood Creek Charter in Cottonwood, CA
Cottonwood Preschool in Cottonwood, CA
North Cottonwood in Cottonwood, CA
West Cottonwood Junior High School in Cottonwood, CA
Cottonwood Creek in Dublin, CA
Cottonwood in El Dorado Hills, CA
Cottonwood Elementary School in Hesperia, CA
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School in Lake Elsinore, CA
Cottonwood Elementary School in Palmdale, CA
Cottonwood Community Day in Pine Valley, CA
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School in Visalia, CA
Colorado (4)
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School in Englewood, COCottonwood Plains Elementary School in Ft Collins, CO
Cottonwood Elementary School in Montrose, CO
Cotton Creek Elementary School in Westminster, CO
Florida (2)
Cottondale Elementary School in Cottondale, FLCottondale High School in Cottondale, FL
Georgia (1)
Cotton Indian Elementary School in Stockbridge, GAIdaho (1)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Rigby, IDIllinois (1)
Cotton Creek School in Island Lake, ILKansas (5)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Andover, KSCottonwood Elementary School in Liberal, KS
Cottonwood Point Elementary School in Overland Park, KS
Cottonwood Elementary School in Paola, KS
Cottonwood Elementary School in Salina, KS
Louisiana (1)
Cottonport Elementary School in Cottonport, LAMichigan (1)
Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson, MIMissouri (2)
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl School in Sedalia, MOSmith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO
Montana (2)
Cottonwood School in Bozeman, MTCottonwood School in Havre, MT
Nebraska (1)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Omaha, NENew Mexico (3)
Cottonwood Classical Prep in Albuquerque, NMCottonwood Elementary School in Carlsbad, NM
Cottonwood Valley Charter in Socorro, NM
Nevada (1)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Fernley, NVOklahoma (1)
Cottonwood Public School in Coalgate, OKOregon (1)
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science in Portland, ORSouth Carolina (1)
Cotton Belt Elementary School in York, SCTennessee (1)
Hattie Cotton Elementary School in Nashville, TNTexas (5)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Cleveland, TXCottonwood Creek Elementary School in Coppell, TX
Cotton Center School in Cotton Center, TX
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School in Hutto, TX
Agnes Cotton Academy in San Antonio, TX
Utah (3)
Cottonwood School in Orangeville, UTCottonwood High School in Salt Lake City, UT
Cottonwood School in Salt Lake City, UT
Washington (3)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Kennewick, WACottonwood Elementary School in Silverdale, WA
Cottonwood Elementary School in Yakima, WA
Wyoming (2)
Cottonwood Elementary School in Casper, WYCottonwood Elementary School in Wright, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate