Lincoln High School vs School 17
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,176 students
School 17
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Yonkers, New York | School 17 Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,079 | #2435 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4264 of 16,910 | #45251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,176 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 1,176 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 21% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 19.4).
- •Lincoln High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 21%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 19%).
- •School 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 88.1%).
- •School 17 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 282.
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 High School better than School 17?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High School ranks higher (66.1 vs 19.4 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 High School and School 17?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High School: 1,176. School 17: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High School and School 17 rank in New York?
Lincoln High School is 808th of 1,079 and School 17 is 2435th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).