Top 5 Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,416 students in Lincoln County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 67 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY are Hustonville Elementary School, Lincoln County High School and Highland Elementary 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 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waynesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, KY

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
11650 Us Hwy 1247
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Grades: 6
| 286 students
3425 Ky Hwy 198 W
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 Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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