Abraham Lincoln High vs Buchser Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Buchser Middle
Santa Clara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High San Jose, California | Buchser Middle Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,343 | #357 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11877 of 16,910 | #6577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,590 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | San Jose | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchser Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 36.3).
- •Buchser Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 56.2%).
- •Buchser Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.9).
- •Abraham Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 711.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln High better than Buchser Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buchser Middle ranks higher (54.9 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln High and Buchser Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High: 1,590. Buchser Middle: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High and Buchser Middle rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln High is 669th of 1,343 and Buchser Middle is 357th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).