Cortland High School vs Fe Smith Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 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
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
291 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | Fe Smith Intermediate School Cortland, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #1570 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #28466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 582 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 47% |
| city | Cortland | Cortland |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 45.2).
- •Cortland High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Cortland High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 32%).
- •Cortland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Cortland High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •Cortland High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 291.
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 Fe Smith Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 45.2 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 Fe Smith Intermediate School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Cortland in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. Fe Smith Intermediate School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and Fe Smith Intermediate School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and Fe Smith Intermediate School is 1570th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).