Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln County High School serves the entire district in Eureka, MT, encompassing approximately 1,100.3 square miles, with most students typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is located 46.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Co High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Co High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Co High School's ranking?
Lincoln Co High School is ranked #559 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Co High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Co High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lincoln Co High School?
273 students attend Lincoln Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lincoln Co High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Co High School?
Lincoln Co High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Co High School offer ?
Lincoln Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Co High School part of?
Lincoln Co High School is part of Lincoln County High School District.
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