Knox Middle vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 887 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Knox Middle San Diego, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,334 | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15285 of 15,369 | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 9% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 6.4).
- •Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 95.7%).
- •Knox Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.4).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 488.
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 Knox Middle better than Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High ranks higher (13.3 vs 6.4 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 Knox Middle and Lincoln High?
About 887 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Middle: 488. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Middle and Lincoln High rank in California?
Knox Middle is 1328th of 1,334 and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).