Herbert Clark Hoover vs Lincoln
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Lincoln
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose, Massachusetts | Lincoln Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,009 | #209 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6752 of 50,301 | #5370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 76.9).
- •Herbert Clark Hoover does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Lincoln does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Lincoln does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Lincoln is the larger school with 404 students compared with 260.
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 Herbert Clark Hoover better than Lincoln?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.9 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 Herbert Clark Hoover and Lincoln?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Clark Hoover: 260. Lincoln: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Clark Hoover and Lincoln rank in Massachusetts?
Herbert Clark Hoover is 256th of 1,009 and Lincoln is 209th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).