East Leyden High School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Leyden High School
Franklin Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,840 students
Lincoln Middle School
Schiller Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | East Leyden High School Franklin Park, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Schiller Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 691 | #419 of 670 |
| National rank | #12106 of 16,910 | #10712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,840 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Franklin Park | Schiller Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.4 vs 35.7).
- •East Leyden High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •East Leyden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 68.4%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •East Leyden High School is the larger school with 1,840 students compared with 474.
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 East Leyden High School better than Lincoln Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Leyden High School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Franklin Park and Schiller Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Leyden High School: 1,840. Lincoln Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Leyden High School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
East Leyden High School is 336th of 691 and Lincoln Middle School is 419th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).