Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS vs South Side HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS
Midland · Charter high · Grades 7–12
674 students
South Side HS
Hookstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
| Measure | Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS Midland, Pennsylvania | South Side HS Hookstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 618 | #54 of 618 |
| National rank | #2146 of 16,910 | #660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 674 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| city | Midland | Hookstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 75.0).
- •South Side HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 27.9%).
- •South Side HS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS is the larger school with 674 students compared with 272.
- •Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS is a charter school while South Side 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 Park Performing Arts CS better than South Side HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Side HS ranks higher (84.8 vs 75.0 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 Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS and South Side HS?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Midland and Hookstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS: 674. South Side HS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS and South Side HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS is 158th of 618 and South Side HS is 54th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).