Fe Smith Intermediate School vs Homer Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 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
Homer Intermediate School
Homer · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
443 students
| Measure | Fe Smith Intermediate School Cortland, New York | Homer Intermediate School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 2,536 | #1362 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #28466 of 50,301 | #24529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 291 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Cortland | Homer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 45.2).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Homer Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Homer Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Homer Intermediate School is the larger school with 443 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 Homer Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Intermediate School ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.2 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 Homer Intermediate School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Homer in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fe Smith Intermediate School: 291. Homer Intermediate School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fe Smith Intermediate School and Homer Intermediate School rank in New York?
Fe Smith Intermediate School is 1570th of 2,536 and Homer Intermediate School is 1362nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).