Lincoln Middle School vs Orville H. Platt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 347 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
Orville H. Platt High School
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,191 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Meriden, Connecticut | Orville H. Platt High School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 178 | #167 of 180 |
| National rank | #11906 of 15,369 | #15273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 684 | 1,191 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 1,191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 10% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 19.9).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 10%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 80.9%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Orville H. Platt High School is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 684.
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 School better than Orville H. Platt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (30.1 vs 19.9 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 School and Orville H. Platt High School?
About 347 m in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 684. Orville H. Platt High School: 1,191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Orville H. Platt High School rank in Connecticut?
Lincoln Middle School is 161st of 178 and Orville H. Platt High School is 167th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).