Cortland City School District had the highest enrollment among Cortland County school districts, welcoming 1,920 students during the 2024-25 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2024-25 school year, 52% were boys, and 48% were girls.
Data also showed that the most of students were white, making up 86% of the total enrollment in Cortland City School District.
Among the six districts in Cortland County, Homer Central School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,828 students, while Marathon Central School District welcomed 673 students and ranked third in the 2024-25 school year.
Cortland City School District roughly covers schools within Cortland County and has a main office in Cortland.
In the previous school year, Cortland City School District also had the highest number of students among Cortland County districts.
According to Education Data Initiative, New York leads the nation in public school spending, allocating an average of $33,437 per student and totaling $84.7 billion annually.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland City School District | Cortland | 1,920 |
| Homer Central School District | Homer | 1,828 |
| Marathon Central School District | Marathon | 673 |
| Mcgraw Central School District | Mcgraw | 498 |
| Cincinnatus Central School District | Cincinnatus | 462 |
| Truxton Academy Charter School | Truxton | 84 |
