CICS - Northtown Campus vs Lincoln Hall Middle 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.
CICS - Northtown Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
878 students
Lincoln Hall Middle School
Lincolnwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | CICS - Northtown Campus Chicago, Illinois | Lincoln Hall Middle School Lincolnwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 691 | #115 of 670 |
| National rank | #15605 of 16,910 | #3867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 878 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 44% |
| city | Chicago | Lincolnwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 18.0).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 13%).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.9).
- •CICS - Northtown Campus is the larger school with 878 students compared with 413.
- •CICS - Northtown Campus is a charter school while Lincoln Hall Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CICS - Northtown Campus better than Lincoln Hall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 18.0 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 CICS - Northtown Campus and Lincoln Hall Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Lincolnwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Northtown Campus: 878. Lincoln Hall Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Northtown Campus and Lincoln Hall Middle School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Northtown Campus is 564th of 691 and Lincoln Hall Middle School is 115th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).