Columbus Elem School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students
Lincoln Middle School
Edwardsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Columbus Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 2,303 | #167 of 670 |
| National rank | #8841 of 50,301 | #5266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 61.0).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 25.7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 373.
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 Columbus Elem School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elem School ranks higher (73.6 vs 61.0 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 Columbus Elem School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elem School: 373. Lincoln Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elem School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Columbus Elem School is 213th of 2,303 and Lincoln Middle School is 167th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).