Chicago Heights Middle School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students
| Measure | Chicago Heights Middle School Chicago Hts, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 670 | #1613 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11225 of 15,369 | #41219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 872 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Chicago Hts | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 25.8).
- •Chicago Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 100%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.4).
- •Chicago Heights Middle School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 84.
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 Chicago Heights Middle School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Heights Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 25.8 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 Chicago Heights Middle School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago Hts and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Heights Middle School: 872. Lincoln Elem School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Heights Middle School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chicago Heights Middle School is 451st of 670 and Lincoln Elem School is 1613th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).