Holmes Jr High School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Jr High School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
Lincoln Middle School
Mt Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect, Illinois | Lincoln Middle School Mt Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 670 | #159 of 670 |
| National rank | #10941 of 15,369 | #4886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 459 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 53% |
| city | Mount Prospect | Mt Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 34.6).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Holmes Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.5).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 459.
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 Holmes Jr High School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (62.7 vs 34.6 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 Holmes Jr High School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mount Prospect and Mt Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Jr High School: 459. Lincoln Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Jr High School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Illinois?
Holmes Jr High School is 433rd of 670 and Lincoln Middle School is 159th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).