For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,933 students in Lincoln County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV are Harts Pk-8, Hugh Dingess Elementary School and Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Highway
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Hugh Dingess Elem. Sch. Rd.
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3585
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #44.
Hamlin Pk-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8130 Court Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Fork Road
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59 Vanatters Creek
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #77.
Guyan Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Highway
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
West Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Dairy Road
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2 Box 28
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Po Box 67
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
254 State Route 10
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Route 3, Box 95
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
8137 Park Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
8130 Court Street
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Yeager Career Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV include Harts Pk-8, Hugh Dingess Elementary School and Lincoln County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, WV?
8 public schools are located in Lincoln County, WV.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, WV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, WV?
Lincoln County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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