Cortland High School vs Homer Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 4.8 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 Senior High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 9–12
558 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | Homer Senior High School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #201 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #318 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 582 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| city | Cortland | Homer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 85.8).
- •Homer Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Homer Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 44.8%).
- •Cortland High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.9).
- •Cortland High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 558.
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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Senior High School ranks higher (88.8 vs 85.8 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 Homer Senior High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Homer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. Homer Senior High School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and Homer Senior High School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and Homer Senior High School is 201st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).