George Washington Middle School vs Lincoln Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Lincoln Park Middle School
Lincoln Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
368 students
| Measure | George Washington Middle School Wayne, New Jersey | Lincoln Park Middle School Lincoln Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 440 | #120 of 440 |
| National rank | #261 of 15,369 | #612 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 493 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Wayne | Lincoln Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 86.3).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 24.5%).
- •George Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.3).
- •George Washington Middle School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 368.
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 George Washington Middle School better than Lincoln Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Middle School ranks higher (90.4 vs 86.3 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 George Washington Middle School and Lincoln Park Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Lincoln Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Middle School: 493. Lincoln Park Middle School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Middle School and Lincoln Park Middle School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Middle School is 72nd of 440 and Lincoln Park Middle School is 120th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).