Cortland High School vs Southampton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 367 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
Southampton High School
Southampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Cortland High School Cortland, New York | Southampton High School Southampton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #259 of 1,079 | #281 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #565 of 16,910 | #669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 582 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | Cortland | Southampton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 84.7).
- •Cortland High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Cortland High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Cortland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 46.7%).
- •Southampton High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.4).
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 Southampton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 84.7 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 Southampton High School?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Southampton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland High School: 582. Southampton High School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland High School and Southampton High School rank in New York?
Cortland High School is 259th of 1,079 and Southampton High School is 281st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).