Lincoln Elementary School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Denver, Colorado | South High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 993 | #144 of 307 |
| National rank | #17994 of 50,301 | #8521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,950 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 49.5).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 38.6%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •South High School is the larger school with 1,950 students compared with 310.
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 Elementary School better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 49.5 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 Elementary School and South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 310. South High School: 1,950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and South High School rank in Colorado?
Lincoln Elementary School is 266th of 993 and South High School is 144th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).