Lincoln Elementary School vs Pontiac Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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 Jr High School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Pontiac, Illinois | Pontiac Jr High School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 2,303 | #476 of 670 |
| National rank | #31666 of 50,301 | #11699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 31.2).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 50.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Pontiac Jr High School is the larger school with 326 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 Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 31.2 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 Jr High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 227. Pontiac Jr High School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Pontiac Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 1094th of 2,303 and Pontiac Jr High School is 476th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).