Chollas/Mead Elementary vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chollas/Mead Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Chollas/Mead Elementary San Diego, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3279 of 5,693 | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38191 of 50,301 | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 534 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 9% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 13.3).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 9%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Chollas/Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.4).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 534.
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 Chollas/Mead Elementary better than Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Chollas/Mead Elementary ranks higher (30.5 vs 13.3 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 Chollas/Mead Elementary and Lincoln High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chollas/Mead Elementary: 534. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chollas/Mead Elementary and Lincoln High rank in California?
Chollas/Mead Elementary is 3279th of 5,693 and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).