Best Lincoln County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 374 students in Lincoln County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lincoln County, GA is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Lincoln County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, GA include Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
1 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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