Serving 605 students in grades 4-8, Lincoln Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Academy's student population of 605 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
56%
25%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Academy's ranking?
Lincoln Academy is ranked #705 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lincoln Academy often compared to?
Lincoln Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Academy?
605 students attend Lincoln Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lincoln Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Academy offer ?
Lincoln Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lincoln Academy part of?
Lincoln Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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