Top 10 Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,186 students in Lincoln County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 251 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Flintville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
Math: 43% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Flintville School
Math: 37% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Flintville School Rd
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Unity School
Math: 31% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph Askins School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln County High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1233 Huntsville Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Central Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 4-12
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #99.
Fayetteville Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blanche School
1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, TN

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1649 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Flintville School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County, TN?
11 public schools are located in Lincoln County, TN.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County, TN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, TN?
Lincoln County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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