Lincoln Junior High School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students
| Measure | Lincoln Junior High School Dolton, Illinois | Park Elementary School Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 670 | #2165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15078 of 15,369 | #48350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 168 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dolton | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 10.2).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Park Elementary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 168.
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 Junior High School better than Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 10.2 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 Junior High School and Park Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Junior High School: 168. Park Elementary School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Junior High School and Park Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Junior High School is 656th of 670 and Park Elementary School is 2165th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).