Lincoln High School vs Swift Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,822 students
Swift Creek Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Tallahassee, Florida | Swift Creek Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 576 | #113 of 563 |
| National rank | #4881 of 16,910 | #2844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,822 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 1,822 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 63.6).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 28.6%).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 26.8).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,822 students compared with 793.
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 High School better than Swift Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Creek Middle School ranks higher (72.5 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 Lincoln High School and Swift Creek Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High School: 1,822. Swift Creek Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High School and Swift Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Lincoln High School is 142nd of 576 and Swift Creek Middle School is 113th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).