Cortland Junior 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 Junior High School
Cortland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
274 students
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
291 students
| Measure | Cortland Junior High School Cortland, New York | Fe Smith Intermediate School Cortland, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 785 | #1570 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11711 of 15,369 | #28466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 274 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Cortland | Cortland |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 31.1).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Cortland Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Cortland Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 274.
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 Junior High School better than Fe Smith Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Fe Smith Intermediate School ranks higher (45.2 vs 31.1 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 Junior 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 Junior High School: 274. Fe Smith Intermediate School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Junior High School and Fe Smith Intermediate School rank in New York?
Cortland Junior High School is 614th of 785 and Fe Smith Intermediate School is 1570th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).