Abraham Lincoln High vs Herbert Hoover Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 522 m 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
Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High San Jose, California | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,343 | #725 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11877 of 16,910 | #11942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,590 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 29.9).
- •Abraham Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Abraham Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 63%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.9).
- •Abraham Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 910.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln High ranks higher (36.3 vs 29.9 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 Herbert Hoover Middle?
About 522 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High: 1,590. Herbert Hoover Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High and Herbert Hoover Middle rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln High is 669th of 1,343 and Herbert Hoover Middle is 725th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).