Lincoln Elem School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Sterling, Illinois | Sterling High School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1392 of 2,303 | #404 of 691 |
| National rank | #37107 of 50,301 | #13032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 277 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 31.4).
- •Sterling High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 70.4%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.5).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 277.
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 Lincoln Elem School better than Sterling 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 Lincoln Elem School and Sterling High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 277. Sterling High School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Sterling High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1392nd of 2,303 and Sterling High School is 404th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).