Cortland High School vs McGraw Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 6.5 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
McGraw Secondary School
McGraw · Public high · Grades 7–12
234 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | McGraw Secondary School McGraw, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #839 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #4560 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 582 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 57% |
| city | Cortland | McGraw |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 64.9).
- •Cortland High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Cortland High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Cortland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 47.9%).
- •McGraw Secondary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.4).
- •Cortland High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 234.
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 McGraw Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 64.9 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 McGraw Secondary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Cortland and McGraw in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. McGraw Secondary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and McGraw Secondary School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and McGraw Secondary School is 839th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).