Horton Elementary vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Horton Elementary San Diego, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5295 of 5,693 | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48807 of 50,301 | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 12.2).
- •Horton Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Lincoln High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.7).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 386.
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 Horton Elementary better than Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High ranks higher (13.3 vs 12.2 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 Horton Elementary and Lincoln High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horton Elementary: 386. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horton Elementary and Lincoln High rank in California?
Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).