Lincoln Jr High School vs Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 6–7
770 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School Naperville, Illinois | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 670 | #82 of 670 |
| National rank | #1530 of 15,369 | #2880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 774 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | Naperville | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 72.3).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 16.8%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.5).
- •Lincoln Jr High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 770.
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 Jr High School better than Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Jr High School ranks higher (79.7 vs 72.3 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 Jr High School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 774. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 42nd of 670 and Prairie Knolls Middle Sch is 82nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).