Lincoln MS vs Schaeffer Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
Schaeffer Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
318 students
| Measure | Lincoln MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Schaeffer Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #453 of 521 | #292 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12167 of 15,369 | #4513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 465 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schaeffer Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 28.7).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Schaeffer Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 94.4%).
- •Lincoln MS does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.8).
- •Lincoln MS is the larger school with 465 students compared with 318.
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 MS better than Schaeffer Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Schaeffer Sch ranks higher (80.9 vs 28.7 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 MS and Schaeffer Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln MS: 465. Schaeffer Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln MS and Schaeffer Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln MS is 453rd of 521 and Schaeffer Sch is 292nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).