Top 5 Best Lincoln County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,852 students in Lincoln County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC are Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln High School and East Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lincoln County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #22.
North Lincoln High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #33.
East Lincoln High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6471 Hwy 73
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #44.
Lincolnton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 N Aspen St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
172 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, NC

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC include Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln High School and East Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Lincoln County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, NC?
Lincoln County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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