For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,384 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortland County, NY are Marathon High School, Mcgraw Secondary School and Homer Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cortland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
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: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cincinnatus Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Gr: 7-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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%
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 middle schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortland County, NY include Marathon High School, Mcgraw Secondary School and Homer Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cortland County?
5 public middle schools are located in Cortland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County?
Cortland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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