Lincoln El Sch vs South Mountain MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln El Sch
Emmaus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
South Mountain MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Lincoln El Sch Emmaus, Pennsylvania | South Mountain MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 1,627 | #477 of 521 |
| National rank | #12363 of 50,301 | #13278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 17% |
| city | Emmaus | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 22.8).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Lincoln El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •South Mountain MS is the larger school with 972 students compared with 376.
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 El Sch better than South Mountain MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln El Sch ranks higher (68.5 vs 22.8 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 El Sch and South Mountain MS?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Emmaus and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln El Sch: 376. South Mountain MS: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln El Sch and South Mountain MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln El Sch is 604th of 1,627 and South Mountain MS is 477th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).