Lincoln Elem vs McPherson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
McPherson Middle School
McPherson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem McPherson, Kansas | McPherson Middle School McPherson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 686 | #105 of 205 |
| National rank | #32054 of 50,301 | #10786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | McPherson | McPherson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 35.4).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •McPherson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •McPherson Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 221.
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 Elem better than McPherson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem ranks higher (39.8 vs 35.4 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 Elem and McPherson Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McPherson and McPherson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem: 221. McPherson Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem and McPherson Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lincoln Elem is 438th of 686 and McPherson Middle School is 105th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).