Lincoln County School District

423 Metasville Road
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lincoln County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,247 students in Lincoln County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#64 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
39%
40%
40%
48%
40%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
19%
% Black
31%
36%
% White
64%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,893 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,690
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,893
$13,431

Best Lincoln County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3069
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,247 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #64 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
64% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,893 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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