Franklin Elementary School vs Lincoln Junior High 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.
Franklin Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
Lincoln Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Dolton, Illinois | Lincoln Junior High School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2193 of 2,303 | #656 of 670 |
| National rank | #48725 of 50,301 | #15078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Dolton | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 10.2).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 168.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Lincoln Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (12.4 vs 10.2 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 Franklin Elementary School and Lincoln Junior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 259. Lincoln Junior High School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Lincoln Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elementary School is 2193rd of 2,303 and Lincoln Junior High School is 656th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).