For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,320 students in Lincoln County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 67 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY are Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford 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, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Waynesburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
11650 Us Hwy 1247
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Gr: 6 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
3425 Ky Hwy 198 W
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY include Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
9 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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