Lincoln-Way East High School vs Walker Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln-Way East High School
Frankfort · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,696 students
Walker Intermediate School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
554 students
| Measure | Lincoln-Way East High School Frankfort, Illinois | Walker Intermediate School Tinley Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 691 | #202 of 670 |
| National rank | #6302 of 16,910 | #6156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 2,696 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| city | Frankfort | Tinley Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln-Way East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 56.9).
- •Lincoln-Way East High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Lincoln-Way East High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Walker Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.2).
- •Lincoln-Way East High School is the larger school with 2,696 students compared with 554.
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-Way East High School better than Walker Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln-Way East High School ranks higher (58.0 vs 56.9 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-Way East High School and Walker Intermediate School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Frankfort and Tinley Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln-Way East High School: 2,696. Walker Intermediate School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln-Way East High School and Walker Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln-Way East High School is 82nd of 691 and Walker Intermediate School is 202nd of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).