Jefferson Elementary School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Lincoln Middle School
Dunellen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Lincoln Middle School Dunellen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1407 of 1,479 | #304 of 440 |
| National rank | #42885 of 50,301 | #6258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 36% |
| city | Plainfield | Dunellen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 23.1).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 333.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 23.1 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Dunellen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Lincoln Middle School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 and Lincoln Middle School is 304th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).