For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,862 students in Cortland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cortland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,862 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cortland City School District, which is ranked #800 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
59 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,590 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
134
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
9
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,088 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,928
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,088
$32,183
Best Cortland City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,862 students.
What is the rank of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District is ranked #800 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland City School District?
85% of Cortland City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cortland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,088 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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