Lincoln Middle School vs Veterans Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Kearny · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Veterans Middle School
North Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Kearny, New Jersey | Veterans Middle School North Arlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 440 | #247 of 440 |
| National rank | #9926 of 15,369 | #4045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 38% |
| city | Kearny | North Arlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 39.5).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 72.5%).
- •Veterans Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 426.
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 Veterans Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Middle School ranks higher (66.8 vs 39.5 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 Veterans Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kearny and North Arlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 763. Veterans Middle School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Veterans Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln Middle School is 377th of 440 and Veterans Middle School is 247th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).