Cortland Junior High School vs Shore Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 308 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
Shore Road School
Bellmore · Public middle · Grades 5–6
273 students
| Measure | Cortland Junior High School Cortland, New York | Shore Road School Bellmore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #614 of 785 | #81 of 785 |
| National rank | #11711 of 15,369 | #749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 274 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 82% |
| city | Cortland | Bellmore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shore Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 31.1).
- •Shore Road School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Shore Road School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Shore Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 57.3%).
- •Cortland Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.7).
- •Cortland Junior High School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 273.
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 Shore Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Shore Road School ranks higher (85.1 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 Shore Road School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Bellmore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Junior High School: 274. Shore Road School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Junior High School and Shore Road School rank in New York?
Cortland Junior High School is 614th of 785 and Shore Road School is 81st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).