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Schools in Cortland · Lakeview Local School District

Cortland’s public schools outscore 91% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 78% of Cortland’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cortland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#105of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
79%
▲ 20 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
78%
▲ 26 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.0K
▼ 28% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,501 students on the public path
In brief

Cortland’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 79% and math 78% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,007 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Lakeview Middle School, then Lakeview High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cortland’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of Ohio school districts, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1428)Better than 95%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 872 test results and a graduating class of 119 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Cortland’s students in the tested grades sat them (876 in math, 867 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cortland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Lakeview Elementary SchoolLakeview Local School DistrictA
5–7Lakeview Middle SchoolLakeview Local School DistrictA
8–12Lakeview High SchoolLakeview Local School DistrictA−

Cortland’s public schools are run by Lakeview Local School District, which also serves Bazetta. Parts of Cortland (14% and 10% of its land) are served by Mathews Local and Maplewood Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lakeview Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,501 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 17.6 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,007OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading79%
State average 59.5% · 867 students tested
Math78%
State average 52.2% · 876 students tested

Cortland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Cortland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CortlandALakeview Local
BazettaALakeview Local
FowlerB+Mathews Local
JohnstonA+Maplewood Local
MeccaA+Maplewood Local

Every school in Cortland

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cortlandby address
Lakeview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A
551 students18:1Rate it →
Lakeview Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–7
A
370 students17:1Rate it →
Lakeview High School
High · Grades 8–12
A−
580 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Cortland’s schools

Are Cortland’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cortland children attend outscore 91% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cortland in?

Lakeview Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,501 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Cortland are served by Mathews Local and Maplewood Local.

What is Cortland’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Lakeview Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Cortland spend per student?

$12,007 in Lakeview Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.