Carver Primary School vs Lincoln Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Primary School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
Lincoln Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students
| Measure | Carver Primary School Chicago, Illinois | Lincoln Junior High School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2269 of 2,303 | #656 of 670 |
| National rank | #49743 of 50,301 | #15078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 467 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.2 vs 8.8).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Carver Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Carver Primary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 168.
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 Carver Primary School better than Lincoln Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Junior High School ranks higher (10.2 vs 8.8 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 Carver Primary School and Lincoln Junior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Primary School: 467. Lincoln Junior High School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Primary School and Lincoln Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Carver Primary School is 2269th of 2,303 and Lincoln Junior High School is 656th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).