For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,399 students in Lincoln County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY are Hustonville Elementary School, Lincoln County High School and Lincoln County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waynesburg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Logan School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
11650 Us Hwy 1247
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Grades: 6
| 286 students
3425 Ky Hwy 198 W
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY include Hustonville Elementary School, Lincoln County High School and Lincoln County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, KY?
8 public schools are located in Lincoln County, KY.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, KY?
Lincoln County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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