| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Central School District | Marathon | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 753 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| McGraw Central School District | Mc Graw | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 532 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Homer Central School District | Homer | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,902 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cincinnatus Central School District | Cincinnatus | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 558 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dryden Central School District | Harford | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,345 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cortland City School District | Cortland | Not rated | 1,957 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cortland County compares
Together they enroll 7,047 students across 21 schools. The largest is Cortland City School District with 1,957 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10. 1 of the 6 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County has 6 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cortland County is Marathon Central School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cortland County, NY?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Cortland County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cortland County, NY?
Of the districts serving Cortland County, Marathon Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.