Foothill High vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 987 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Palo Cedro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Foothill High Palo Cedro, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,343 | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6630 of 16,910 | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,487 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 9% |
| city | Palo Cedro | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 13.3).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 9%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 89.8%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.4).
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 Foothill High better than Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (56.7 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 Foothill High and Lincoln High?
About 987 km in a straight line, between Palo Cedro and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 1,487. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Lincoln High rank in California?
Foothill High is 287th of 1,343 and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).