Lincoln Middle School vs Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Dunellen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Dunellen, New Jersey | Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 440 | #237 of 357 |
| National rank | #6258 of 15,369 | #10665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 333 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Dunellen | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 41.2).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.3).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is the larger school with 357 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 Lincoln Middle School better than Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 41.2 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 Lincoln Middle School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dunellen and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 333. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Middle School is 304th of 440 and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 237th of 357 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).