Lincoln CS vs West York Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln CS
York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
653 students
West York Area HS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
851 students
| Measure | Lincoln CS York, Pennsylvania | West York Area HS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1592 of 1,627 | #222 of 618 |
| National rank | #48811 of 50,301 | #3117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 653 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 67% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West York Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 12.2).
- •West York Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 14%).
- •West York Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •West York Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 95.4%).
- •West York Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •West York Area HS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 653.
- •Lincoln CS is a charter school while West York Area HS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CS better than West York Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), West York Area HS ranks higher (70.8 vs 12.2 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 CS and West York Area HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln CS: 653. West York Area HS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln CS and West York Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln CS is 1592nd of 1,627 and West York Area HS is 222nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).