For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,897 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 65% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Cortland County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cortland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cortland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cincinnatus High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3022
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Marathon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Mcgraw Secondary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cortland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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?
5 public high schools are located in Cortland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cortland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cortland County include: Homer Senior High School vs. Cortland High School, Cortland High School vs. Homer Senior High School, Mcgraw Secondary School vs. Cincinnatus High School
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