Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School vs Lincoln Comm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School
Hartsburg · Public high · Grades 6–12
85 students
Lincoln Comm High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
| Measure | Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School Hartsburg, Illinois | Lincoln Comm High School Lincoln, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 691 | #259 of 691 |
| National rank | #10742 of 16,910 | #10817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 85 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Hartsburg | Lincoln |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.9 vs 40.6).
- •Lincoln Comm High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Lincoln Comm High School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 85.
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 Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School better than Lincoln Comm 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 Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School and Lincoln Comm High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Hartsburg and Lincoln in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School: 85. Lincoln Comm High School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School and Lincoln Comm High School rank in Illinois?
Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School is 255th of 691 and Lincoln Comm High School is 259th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).