Lincoln Elementary School vs Pontiac High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
227 students
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Pontiac, Illinois | Pontiac High School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 2,303 | #320 of 691 |
| National rank | #31666 of 50,301 | #11753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 36.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Pontiac High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 50.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Pontiac High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 227.
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 Elementary School better than Pontiac High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 36.9 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 Lincoln Elementary School and Pontiac High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 227. Pontiac High School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Pontiac High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 1094th of 2,303 and Pontiac High School is 320th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).