Lincoln Middle vs Palisades Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
Palisades Charter High
Pacific Palisades · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,920 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica, California | Palisades Charter High Pacific Palisades, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,334 | #152 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2343 of 15,369 | #4178 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 914 | 2,920 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 2,920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 46% |
| city | Santa Monica | Pacific Palisades |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 66.5).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Palisades Charter High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Palisades Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 29.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.5).
- •Palisades Charter High is the larger school with 2,920 students compared with 914.
- •Lincoln Middle is a public school while Palisades Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle better than Palisades Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle ranks higher (75.1 vs 66.5 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 Middle and Palisades Charter High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle: 914. Palisades Charter High: 2,920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle and Palisades Charter High rank in California?
Lincoln Middle is 133rd of 1,334 and Palisades Charter High is 152nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).