For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,982 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Cortland County, NY are Homer Senior High School, Cortland High School and Cincinnatus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Cortland County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homer Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cortland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Cortland High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Cincinnatus High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Mcgraw Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Cortland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Cortland County, NY include Homer Senior High School, Cortland High School and Cincinnatus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cortland County, NY?
5 public high schools are located in Cortland County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County, NY?
Cortland County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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