Haines Elem School vs Lincoln-Way Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haines Elem School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
358 students
Lincoln-Way Central High School
New Lenox · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
| Measure | Haines Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Lincoln-Way Central High School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 2,303 | #58 of 691 |
| National rank | #17272 of 50,301 | #5395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 1,991 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.3 vs 61.6).
- •Haines Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Lincoln-Way Central High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Haines Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Lincoln-Way Central High School is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 358.
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 Haines Elem School better than Lincoln-Way Central High 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 Haines Elem School and Lincoln-Way Central High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haines Elem School: 358. Lincoln-Way Central High School: 1,991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haines Elem School and Lincoln-Way Central High School rank in Illinois?
Haines Elem School is 486th of 2,303 and Lincoln-Way Central High School is 58th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).