John D Runkle vs William H Lincoln
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Runkle
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
William H Lincoln
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
| Measure | John D Runkle Brookline, Massachusetts | William H Lincoln Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,009 | #161 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2016 of 50,301 | #3603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 476 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Brookline | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John D Runkle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 82.6).
- •John D Runkle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •John D Runkle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •William H Lincoln does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •William H Lincoln is the larger school with 494 students compared with 476.
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 John D Runkle better than William H Lincoln?
On the Success Index (US), John D Runkle ranks higher (86.0 vs 82.6 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 John D Runkle and William H Lincoln?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Runkle: 476. William H Lincoln: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Runkle and William H Lincoln rank in Massachusetts?
John D Runkle is 100th of 1,009 and William H Lincoln is 161st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).