For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,631 students in Lincoln County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lincoln County, NC are Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,272 students
Rank: #22.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lincoln County, NC include Lincoln Charter School and West Lake Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lincoln County?
2 public charter schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lincoln County include: West Lake Preparatory Academy vs. Lincoln Charter School
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