Top Rankings
Lincoln County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,174 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 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
18%
# Black Students
399 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
34%
36%
# White Students
721 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
62%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
89
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,541 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,694 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,541
$14,328
Spending / Student
$13,694
$13,453
Best Lincoln County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #56 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
62% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,694 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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