Edwardsville High School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,342 students
Lincoln Middle School
Edwardsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Edwardsville High School Edwardsville, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 691 | #167 of 670 |
| National rank | #5740 of 16,910 | #5266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,342 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 2,342 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.2 vs 61.0).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 25.7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Edwardsville High School is the larger school with 2,342 students compared with 736.
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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville High School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwardsville High School: 2,342. Lincoln Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwardsville High School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Edwardsville High School is 69th of 691 and Lincoln Middle School is 167th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).