Big Elm Elementary School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Elm Elementary School
Shinnston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Lincoln Middle School
Shinnston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
| Measure | Big Elm Elementary School Shinnston, West Virginia | Lincoln Middle School Shinnston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 390 | #57 of 110 |
| National rank | #19694 of 50,301 | #8494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 30% |
| city | Shinnston | Shinnston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Elm Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 46.1).
- •Big Elm Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 30%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Big Elm Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 394.
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 Big Elm Elementary School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Elm Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 46.1 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 Big Elm Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Shinnston and Shinnston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Elm Elementary School: 567. Lincoln Middle School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Elm Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Big Elm Elementary School is 146th of 390 and Lincoln Middle School is 57th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).