Lincoln Hall Middle School vs Stephen Decatur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 257 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
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 7–8
413 students
| Measure | Lincoln Hall Middle School Lincolnwood, Illinois | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 670 | #664 of 670 |
| National rank | #3867 of 15,369 | #15173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 4% |
| city | Lincolnwood | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 9.0).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 4%).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 11%).
- •Lincoln Hall Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.0).
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 Stephen Decatur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 9.0 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 Stephen Decatur Middle School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Lincolnwood and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Hall Middle School: 413. Stephen Decatur Middle School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Hall Middle School and Stephen Decatur Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Hall Middle School is 115th of 670 and Stephen Decatur Middle School is 664th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).