For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,138 students in Lincolnton, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC are North Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School and West Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincolnton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lincolnton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincolnton, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lincoln High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
Lincolnton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 N Aspen St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
West Lincoln High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
172 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #44.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1504
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1504
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #88.
West Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Lincolnton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Startown Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1111.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1212.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3146
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lcst
Vocational School
1 Timken Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-4084
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-4084
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Grades: PK-2
| 289 students
Lincolnton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC include North Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School and West Lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincolnton, NC?
14 public schools are located in Lincolnton, NC.
What percentage of students in Lincolnton, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnton, NC?
Lincolnton, NC public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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