Best Schools in South Cortland, NY
South Cortland, NY has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,062 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in South Cortland underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Cortland, NY
The top high schools in South Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dryden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Cortland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 596 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Cortland, NY
The top middle schools in South Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dryden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Cortland Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Randall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Cortland, NY
The top elementary schools in South Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassavant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 81 Students
2. Dryden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Fe Smith Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 271 Students
4. Franklyn S Barry Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cortland City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Cortland, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Cortland, NY has a total population of 328 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Cortland, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Cortland, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Cortland, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Cortland, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Cortland, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Cortland, NY
How many schools are in South Cortland, NY?
South Cortland, NY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,062 students in total.
How do schools in South Cortland perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in South Cortland score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in South Cortland underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Cortland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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