For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,127 students in Lincoln County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 775 private students). 87% 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, Unity 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 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Unity School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Flintville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Flintville School Rd
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1233 Huntsville Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Blanche School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Fayetteville Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 A Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-2533
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
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, Unity School and Flintville School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
11 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Lincoln County High School vs. Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville High School vs. Lincoln County High School, Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School
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