Lincoln Middle School vs Maine South High 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
Park Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Maine South High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,494 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Park Ridge, Illinois | Maine South High School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 670 | #42 of 691 |
| National rank | #2636 of 15,369 | #4464 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 749 | 2,494 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 2,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Park Ridge | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 65.3).
- •Maine South High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •Maine South High School is the larger school with 2,494 students compared with 749.
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 Maine South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 65.3 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 Middle School and Maine South High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 749. Maine South High School: 2,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Maine South High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Middle School is 71st of 670 and Maine South High School is 42nd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).