Lincoln CS vs William Penn SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
William Penn SHS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
| Measure | Lincoln CS York, Pennsylvania | William Penn SHS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1592 of 1,627 | #574 of 618 |
| National rank | #48811 of 50,301 | #15476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 653 | 1,681 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 1,681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 12.2).
- •William Penn SHS does better on math proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •William Penn SHS does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 95.7%).
- •William Penn SHS is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 653.
- •Lincoln CS is a charter school while William Penn SHS 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 William Penn SHS?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn SHS ranks higher (18.9 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 William Penn SHS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln CS: 653. William Penn SHS: 1,681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln CS and William Penn SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln CS is 1592nd of 1,627 and William Penn SHS is 574th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).