Hoover (Herbert) Middle vs Lincoln (Abraham) 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.
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Lincoln (Abraham) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,074 students
| Measure | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco, California | Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,334 | #361 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6675 of 15,369 | #7909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 963 | 2,074 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 2,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 51.8).
- •Hoover (Herbert) Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 63.2%).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.5).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High is the larger school with 2,074 students compared with 963.
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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle better than Lincoln (Abraham) High?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover (Herbert) Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 51.8 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 Hoover (Herbert) Middle and Lincoln (Abraham) High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle: 963. Lincoln (Abraham) High: 2,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover (Herbert) Middle and Lincoln (Abraham) High rank in California?
Hoover (Herbert) Middle is 362nd of 1,334 and Lincoln (Abraham) High is 361st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).