J E Holmes Middle vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J E Holmes Middle
Eden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Lincoln Elementary
Ruffin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | J E Holmes Middle Eden, North Carolina | Lincoln Elementary Ruffin, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 469 | #1018 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13531 of 15,369 | #42768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Eden | Ruffin |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.5).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •J E Holmes Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •J E Holmes Middle is the larger school with 612 students compared with 303.
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 J E Holmes Middle better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.5 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 J E Holmes Middle and Lincoln Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Eden and Ruffin in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J E Holmes Middle: 612. Lincoln Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J E Holmes Middle and Lincoln Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J E Holmes Middle is 356th of 469 and Lincoln Elementary is 1018th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).