Rushton School vs. Allan Cott School

Rushton School is a campus-based school serving young people, ages 12 to 18 years, who are experiencing emotional conflict.

Located on the campus of Gateways Residential Program and licensed by the State of Alabama Department of Education, Rushton School meets the educational and emotional needs of children through a team-oriented treatment approach.

Students are assigned therapists who work with the family and the child simultaneously during placement.

Therapeutic recreation, counseling, field trips and group work are also included in daily treatment activities.

Allan Cott School in Birmingham, AL, is a rural, nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 44 students.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 6 teachers to provide focused educational support.

Approximately 35% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the rural community.

Allan Cott School operates without religious affiliation or membership in school associations, emphasizing a nonsectarian program orientation.

The school is located in a rural area of Birmingham and serves families seeking special education options outside traditional urban settings.