James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch vs Lincoln High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
Vincennes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
154 students
Lincoln High School
Vincennes · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch Vincennes, Indiana | Lincoln High School Vincennes, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,053 | #268 of 387 |
| National rank | #34888 of 50,301 | #9664 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 154 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Vincennes | Vincennes |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 35.6).
- •Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 62.3%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 154.
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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch better than Lincoln High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High School ranks higher (45.1 vs 35.6 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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch and Lincoln High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Vincennes and Vincennes in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch: 154. Lincoln High School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch and Lincoln High School rank in Indiana?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is 849th of 1,053 and Lincoln High School is 268th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).