Fair Plain Middle 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.
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
Lincoln School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Lincoln School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #453 of 485 | #263 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14578 of 15,369 | #10732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 240 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 62% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 14.9).
- •Lincoln School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 3%).
- •Lincoln School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 8%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.4).
- •Lincoln School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 240.
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 Fair Plain Middle School better than Lincoln School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (70.8 vs 14.9 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 Fair Plain Middle 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?
Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Lincoln School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Plain Middle School and Lincoln School rank in Michigan?
Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 and Lincoln School is 263rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).