Buck Lake Elementary School vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buck Lake Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,822 students
| Measure | Buck Lake Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | Lincoln High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 2,187 | #142 of 576 |
| National rank | #2248 of 50,301 | #4881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,822 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buck Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 63.6).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 23.1%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 26.8).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,822 students compared with 696.
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 Buck Lake Elementary School better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buck Lake Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 63.6 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 Buck Lake Elementary School and Lincoln High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buck Lake Elementary School: 696. Lincoln High School: 1,822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buck Lake Elementary School and Lincoln High School rank in Florida?
Buck Lake Elementary School is 125th of 2,187 and Lincoln High School is 142nd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).