Gainesville High School vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,825 students
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,822 students
| Measure | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Florida | Lincoln High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 576 | #142 of 576 |
| National rank | #7755 of 16,910 | #4881 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,825 | 1,822 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 1,822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| city | Gainesville | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.4).
- •Lincoln High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 45%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.8).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 1,822.
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 Gainesville High School better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.4 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 Gainesville High School and Lincoln High School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High School: 1,825. Lincoln High School: 1,822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High School and Lincoln High School rank in Florida?
Gainesville High School is 273rd of 576 and Lincoln High School is 142nd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).