East Lincoln Middle vs North Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 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 Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
| Measure | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina | North Lincoln Middle Denver, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 469 | #32 of 469 |
| National rank | #4095 of 15,369 | #3026 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 738 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Iron Station | Denver |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 66.5).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •North Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 37.8%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •North Lincoln Middle is the larger school with 774 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Lincoln Middle ranks higher (71.5 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 Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Iron Station and Denver in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lincoln Middle: 738. North Lincoln Middle: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lincoln Middle and North Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 and North Lincoln Middle is 32nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).