East Lincoln Middle vs North Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
North Lincoln High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students
| Measure | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina | North Lincoln High Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 469 | #67 of 528 |
| National rank | #4095 of 15,369 | #3457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 738 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Iron Station | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 66.5).
- •North Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •North Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •North Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 37.8%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.7).
- •North Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 738.
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 East Lincoln Middle better than North Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), North Lincoln High ranks higher (69.4 vs 66.5 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 East Lincoln Middle and North Lincoln High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln Middle: 738. North Lincoln High: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln Middle and North Lincoln High rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 and North Lincoln High is 67th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).