Highcrest Middle School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students
Lincoln Middle School
Park Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
| Measure | Highcrest Middle School Wilmette, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 670 | #71 of 670 |
| National rank | #1247 of 15,369 | #2636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| city | Wilmette | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 73.5).
- •Highcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Highcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Highcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 748.
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 Highcrest Middle School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highcrest Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 73.5 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 Highcrest Middle School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcrest Middle School: 748. Lincoln Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcrest Middle School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Highcrest Middle School is 30th of 670 and Lincoln Middle School is 71st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).