Pierce vs William H Lincoln
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
592 students
William H Lincoln
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
| Measure | Pierce Brookline, Massachusetts | William H Lincoln Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #101 of 1,009 | #161 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2064 of 50,301 | #3603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 592 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Brookline | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 82.6).
- •Pierce does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Pierce does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •William H Lincoln does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Pierce is the larger school with 592 students compared with 494.
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 Pierce better than William H Lincoln?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce ranks higher (85.9 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 Pierce and William H Lincoln?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce: 592. William H Lincoln: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce and William H Lincoln rank in Massachusetts?
Pierce is 101st of 1,009 and William H Lincoln is 161st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).