Lincoln Junior High vs Taft Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Junior High
Taft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Taft Primary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
231 students
| Measure | Lincoln Junior High Taft, California | Taft Primary Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #813 of 1,334 | #4075 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12715 of 15,369 | #43248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 748 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| city | Taft | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 22.6).
- •Taft Primary does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34.5%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 91.8%).
- •Lincoln Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.0).
- •Lincoln Junior High is the larger school with 748 students compared with 231.
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 Lincoln Junior High better than Taft Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Junior High ranks higher (25.8 vs 22.6 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 Lincoln Junior High and Taft Primary?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Taft and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Junior High: 748. Taft Primary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Junior High and Taft Primary rank in California?
Lincoln Junior High is 813th of 1,334 and Taft Primary is 4075th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).