Cortland Junior 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 Junior High School
Cortland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
274 students
Homer Elementary School
Homer · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
430 students
| Measure | Cortland Junior High School Cortland, New York | Homer Elementary School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #614 of 785 | #344 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11711 of 15,369 | #4487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 274 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Cortland | Homer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 31.1).
- •Homer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 57.3%).
- •Cortland Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Homer Elementary School is the larger school with 430 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 Homer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 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 Homer Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Homer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Junior High School: 274. Homer Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Junior High School and Homer Elementary School rank in New York?
Cortland Junior High School is 614th of 785 and Homer Elementary School is 344th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).