Lincoln High vs Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln High
Wisconsin Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Lincoln High Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 446 | #945 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11323 of 16,910 | #42244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,337 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 24.1).
- •Lincoln High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.1).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 266.
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 better than Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln High ranks higher (38.5 vs 24.1 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 Lincoln High and Mead Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Wisconsin Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln High: 1,337. Mead Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln High and Mead Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Lincoln High is 293rd of 446 and Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).