Hamilton Middle vs Lincoln Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Lincoln Junior High
Taft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Long Beach, California | Lincoln Junior High Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,334 | #813 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13415 of 15,369 | #12715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Long Beach | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 22.0).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 89.6%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.0).
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 Hamilton Middle better than Lincoln Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Junior High ranks higher (25.8 vs 22.0 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 Hamilton Middle and Lincoln Junior High?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 748. Lincoln Junior High: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Lincoln Junior High rank in California?
Hamilton Middle is 904th of 1,334 and Lincoln Junior High is 813th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).