Kearny High School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 895 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearny High School
Kearny · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
Lincoln Middle School
Kearny · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Kearny High School Kearny, New Jersey | Lincoln Middle School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 357 | #377 of 440 |
| National rank | #14419 of 16,910 | #9926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,825 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| city | Kearny | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 24.8).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Kearny High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 72.5%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Kearny High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 763.
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 Kearny High School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (39.5 vs 24.8 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 Kearny High School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Kearny and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearny High School: 1,825. Lincoln Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearny High School and Lincoln Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Kearny High School is 308th of 357 and Lincoln Middle School is 377th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).