Hickory Creek Middle School vs Lincoln-Way Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Creek Middle School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
Lincoln-Way Central High School
New Lenox · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
| Measure | Hickory Creek Middle School Frankfort, Illinois | Lincoln-Way Central High School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 670 | #58 of 691 |
| National rank | #580 of 15,369 | #5395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 943 | 1,991 |
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 56% |
| city | Frankfort | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 61.6).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 59%).
- •Hickory Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Lincoln-Way Central High School is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 943.
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 Hickory Creek Middle School better than Lincoln-Way Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Creek Middle School ranks higher (86.6 vs 61.6 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 Hickory Creek Middle School and Lincoln-Way Central High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Creek Middle School: 943. Lincoln-Way Central High School: 1,991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Creek Middle School and Lincoln-Way Central High School rank in Illinois?
Hickory Creek Middle School is 17th of 670 and Lincoln-Way Central High School is 58th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).