Lincoln Jr High School vs Niles West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Niles West High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School Skokie, Illinois | Niles West High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 670 | #125 of 691 |
| National rank | #9994 of 15,369 | #7835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niles West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 39.2).
- •Niles West High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Niles West High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Niles West High School is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 628.
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 Niles West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Niles West High School ranks higher (52.1 vs 39.2 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 Jr High School and Niles West High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 628. Niles West High School: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Niles West High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 380th of 670 and Niles West High School is 125th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).