Cortland Junior High School vs Homer Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.8 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 Senior High School
Homer · Public high · Grades 9–12
558 students
| Measure | Cortland Junior High School Cortland, New York | Homer Senior High School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #614 of 785 | #201 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11711 of 15,369 | #318 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 274 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 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 31.1).
- •Homer Senior High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 17%).
- •Homer Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 25%).
- •Homer Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 57.3%).
- •Cortland Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Homer Senior High School is the larger school with 558 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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Senior High School ranks higher (88.8 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 Senior High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Homer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Junior High School: 274. Homer Senior High School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Junior High School and Homer Senior High School rank in New York?
Cortland Junior High School is 614th of 785 and Homer Senior High School is 201st of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).