Lanphier High School vs Lincoln Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanphier High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Lanphier High School Springfield, Illinois | Lincoln Magnet School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 691 | #138 of 670 |
| National rank | #15408 of 16,910 | #4377 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,117 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 19.1).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 74.2%).
- •Lincoln Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Lanphier High School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 300.
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 Lanphier High School better than Lincoln Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Magnet School ranks higher (65.0 vs 19.1 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 Lanphier High School and Lincoln Magnet School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanphier High School: 1,117. Lincoln Magnet School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanphier High School and Lincoln Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Lanphier High School is 552nd of 691 and Lincoln Magnet School is 138th of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).