Lincoln High School vs Reed Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,556 students
Reed Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Lincoln High School Tacoma, Washington | Reed Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 333 | #959 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #13639 of 16,910 | #34062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,556 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 1,556 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reed Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 28.6).
- •Reed Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Lincoln High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Reed Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 72.7%).
- •Reed Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.7).
- •Lincoln High School is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 426.
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 High School better than Reed Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Reed Elementary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 28.6 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 High School and Reed Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High School: 1,556. Reed Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High School and Reed Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lincoln High School is 309th of 333 and Reed Elementary School is 959th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).