Lincoln School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
470 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,062 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Mount Vernon, New York | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1175 of 2,536 | #622 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #21033 of 50,301 | #2948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,062 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,062 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 55.9).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 66.4%).
- •Lincoln School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 470.
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 School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 55.9 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 School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 470. Mount Vernon High School: 1,062. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and Mount Vernon High School rank in New York?
Lincoln School is 1175th of 2,536 and Mount Vernon High School is 622nd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).