For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,247 students in Lincoln County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, GA are Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County 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, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3069
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3069
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, GA include Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County Elementary School and Lincoln County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Lincoln County Middle School vs. Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County Elementary School vs. Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County Middle School vs. Lincoln County Elementary School
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