Top Rankings
Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,095 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,095 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)0.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2000–2023 (no data for 2001, 2003, 2019, 2021 and 2022)
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1993–2023
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
73%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,026 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,086 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$7,224 MM
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Spending
$17 MM
$7,337 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,026
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$15,086
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
613 County Ave
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7350
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7350
Gr: PK-3 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East School Street
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7400
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7400
Gr: 4-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1392 E. Pridemore
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7310
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-7310
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,095 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #159 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
73% of Lincoln School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,086 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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