Lincoln vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
| Measure | Lincoln Melrose, Massachusetts | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,009 | #82 of 300 |
| National rank | #5370 of 50,301 | #1284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.3 vs 79.9).
- •Melrose High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Melrose High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 404.
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 better than Melrose High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln and Melrose High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln: 404. Melrose High: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln and Melrose High rank in Massachusetts?
Lincoln is 209th of 1,009 and Melrose High is 82nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).