Cortland County Public Schools
Cortland County, New York
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
17
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,581
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Cortland County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cortland County has 6 district entries. CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. CORTLAND has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Cortland County
Reported Enrollment
5,581
17 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Cortland County
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
17 Public Schools in Cortland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CORTLAND, 13045Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 596 |
| HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOMER, 13077Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 579 |
| HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOMER, 13077Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 491 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CORTLAND, 13045Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 429 |
| HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOMER, 13077Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 410 |
| WILLIAM APPLEBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARATHON, 13803Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 406 |
| HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Listed only | HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HOMER, 13077Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 379 |
| MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARATHON, 13803Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 315 |
| CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CORTLAND, 13045Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 299 |
| MCGRAW SECONDARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | MCGRAW, 13101Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 282 |
| FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Listed only | CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CORTLAND, 13045Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 271 |
| RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CORTLAND, 13045Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 263 |
| MCGRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | MCGRAW, 13101Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 232 |
| CINCINNATUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CINCINNATUS, 13040Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 210 |
| CINCINNATUS HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CINCINNATUS, 13040Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 176 |
| CINCINNATUS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CINCINNATUS, 13040Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 142 |
| TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | Listed only | TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | TRUXTON, 13158Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 101 |
CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND, 13045 / Town: Distant
HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOMER, 13077 / Town: Distant
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOMER, 13077 / Town: Distant
FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND, 13045 / Town: Distant
HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOMER, 13077 / Town: Distant
WILLIAM APPLEBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARATHON, 13803 / Rural: Distant
HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOMER, 13077 / Town: Distant
MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL
MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MARATHON, 13803 / Rural: Distant
CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND, 13045 / Town: Distant
MCGRAW SECONDARY SCHOOL
MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MCGRAW, 13101 / Town: Distant
FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND, 13045 / Town: Distant
RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORTLAND, 13045 / Town: Distant
MCGRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
MCGRAW, 13101 / Rural: Fringe
CINCINNATUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CINCINNATUS, 13040 / Rural: Distant
CINCINNATUS HIGH SCHOOL
CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CINCINNATUS, 13040 / Rural: Distant
CINCINNATUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CINCINNATUS, 13040 / Rural: Distant
TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
TRUXTON, 13158 / Rural: Distant
Cortland County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cortland County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cortland County public school directory?
The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cortland County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cortland County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cortland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cortland County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cortland County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.