Fe Smith Intermediate School vs Homer Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Junior High School
Homer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Fe Smith Intermediate School Cortland, New York | Homer Junior High School Homer, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 2,536 | #308 of 785 |
| National rank | #28466 of 50,301 | #5836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Cortland | Homer |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 45.2).
- •Fe Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Homer Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Homer Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Homer Junior High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.6).
- •Homer Junior High School is the larger school with 397 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 Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Junior High School ranks higher (58.3 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 Junior High 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 Junior High School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fe Smith Intermediate School and Homer Junior High School rank in New York?
Fe Smith Intermediate School is 1570th of 2,536 and Homer Junior High School is 308th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).