Gettysburg Area MS vs Lincoln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 177 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Lincoln El Sch Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 521 | #617 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3474 of 15,369 | #12746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 68.0).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 55.2%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Gettysburg Area MS is the larger school with 646 students compared with 393.
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 Gettysburg Area MS better than Lincoln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area MS ranks higher (69.4 vs 68.0 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 Gettysburg Area MS and Lincoln El Sch?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Area MS: 646. Lincoln El Sch: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Area MS and Lincoln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area MS is 160th of 521 and Lincoln El Sch is 617th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).