Benton Harbor High School vs Lincoln School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Lincoln School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Lincoln School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #560 of 591 | #263 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16477 of 16,910 | #10732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 62% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 11.5).
- •Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 94.2%).
- •Benton Harbor High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.4).
- •Benton Harbor High School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 423.
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 Benton Harbor High School better than Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (70.8 vs 11.5 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 Benton Harbor High School and Lincoln School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Harbor High School: 469. Lincoln School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Harbor High School and Lincoln School rank in Michigan?
Benton Harbor High School is 560th of 591 and Lincoln School is 263rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).