Haines Elem School vs Lincoln Way West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 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 West
New Lenox · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,047 students
| Measure | Haines Elem School New Lenox, Illinois | Lincoln Way West New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 2,303 | #97 of 691 |
| National rank | #17272 of 50,301 | #6846 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 2,047 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 2,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haines Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 55.8).
- •Haines Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Lincoln Way West does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Haines Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.1).
- •Lincoln Way West is the larger school with 2,047 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 West?
On the Success Index (US), Haines Elem School ranks higher (61.3 vs 55.8 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 Haines Elem School and Lincoln Way West?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haines Elem School: 358. Lincoln Way West: 2,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haines Elem School and Lincoln Way West rank in Illinois?
Haines Elem School is 486th of 2,303 and Lincoln Way West is 97th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).