Cortland High School vs Homer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.3 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
Homer Elementary School
Homer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
430 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | Homer Elementary School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #344 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #4487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 582 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Cortland | Homer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 80.9).
- •Homer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 44.8%).
- •Cortland High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Cortland High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 430.
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 Homer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 80.9 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 Homer Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Homer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. Homer Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and Homer Elementary School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and Homer Elementary School is 344th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).