Lincoln Hall Middle School vs Oliver McCracken Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Hall Middle School
Lincolnwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Oliver McCracken Middle School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Lincoln Hall Middle School Lincolnwood, Illinois | Oliver McCracken Middle School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 670 | #150 of 670 |
| National rank | #3867 of 15,369 | #4666 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Lincolnwood | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 63.7).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Oliver McCracken Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.8).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 340.
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 Hall Middle School better than Oliver McCracken Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.7 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 Hall Middle School and Oliver McCracken Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lincolnwood and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Hall Middle School: 413. Oliver McCracken Middle School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Hall Middle School and Oliver McCracken Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Hall Middle School is 115th of 670 and Oliver McCracken Middle School is 150th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).