For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 592 students in Cortland, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Cortland, NY is Cortland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Cortland, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cortland High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cortland, NY (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
Cortland, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Cortland County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54 Greenbush St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-5399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1208 Church St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4130
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cortland, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Cortland, NY include Cortland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cortland?
1 public high schools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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