Serving 1,160 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln County High School's student population of 1,160 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln County High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
21%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln County High School's ranking?
Lincoln County High School is ranked #632 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lincoln County High School often compared to?
Lincoln County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln County High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
1,160 students attend Lincoln County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lincoln County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln County High School offer ?
Lincoln County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln County High School part of?
Lincoln County High School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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