Lincoln Middle School vs N O Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Edwardsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
N O Nelson Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
347 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Edwardsville, Illinois | N O Nelson Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 670 | #618 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5266 of 15,369 | #20536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 736 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 56.6).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 33.4%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.3).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 347.
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 Middle School better than N O Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 56.6 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 Middle School and N O Nelson Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 736. N O Nelson Elem School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and N O Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Middle School is 167th of 670 and N O Nelson Elem School is 618th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).