Cortland High School vs Dansville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland High School
Cortland · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
Dansville High School
Dansville · Public high · Grades 7–12
583 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | Dansville High School Dansville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #738 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #3600 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 582 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 64% |
| city | Cortland | Dansville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 68.8).
- •Cortland High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 64%).
- •Cortland High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Cortland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 49.1%).
- •Cortland High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.8).
- •Dansville High School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 582.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortland High School better than Dansville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 68.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cortland High School and Dansville High School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Dansville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. Dansville High School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and Dansville High School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and Dansville High School is 738th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).