Fe Smith Intermediate School vs Franklyn S Barry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
291 students
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
417 students
| Measure | Fe Smith Intermediate School Cortland, New York | Franklyn S Barry Primary School Cortland, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 2,536 | #1881 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28466 of 50,301 | #34956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 291 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| 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 35.5).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 64%).
- •Franklyn S Barry Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Franklyn S Barry Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 291.
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 Fe Smith Intermediate School better than Franklyn S Barry Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fe Smith Intermediate School ranks higher (45.2 vs 35.5 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 Fe Smith Intermediate School and Franklyn S Barry Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Cortland in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fe Smith Intermediate School: 291. Franklyn S Barry Primary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fe Smith Intermediate School and Franklyn S Barry Primary School rank in New York?
Fe Smith Intermediate School is 1570th of 2,536 and Franklyn S Barry Primary School is 1881st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).