For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,554 students in Cortland County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortland County, NY are Mcgraw Secondary School, Cincinnatus Middle School and Homer Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Cortland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cortland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgraw Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Cincinnatus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2809 Cincinnatus Rd
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Cortland County 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
Academy St
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Truxton, NY 13158
(607) 842-6216
Grades: K-6
| 104 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 middle schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cortland County, NY include Mcgraw Secondary School, Cincinnatus Middle School and Homer Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cortland County, NY?
5 public middle schools are located in Cortland County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland County, NY?
Cortland County, NY public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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