Lincoln Middle School vs Old County Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
773 students
Old County Road School
Smithfield Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
228 students
| Measure | Lincoln Middle School Lincoln, Rhode Island | Old County Road School Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 58 | #92 of 172 |
| National rank | #7814 of 15,369 | #29610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 773 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Lincoln | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Lincoln Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 43.5).
- β’Lincoln Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- β’Lincoln Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- β’Old County Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 38.3%).
- β’Old County Road School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.1).
- β’Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 228.
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 Middle School better than Old County Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Middle School ranks higher (49.2 vs 43.5 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 Middle School and Old County Road School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Middle School: 773. Old County Road School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Middle School and Old County Road School rank in Rhode Island?
Lincoln Middle School is 24th of 58 and Old County Road School is 92nd of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).