Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, West Lincoln Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: West Lincoln Middle serves the western part of Lincolnton, NC, covering approximately 129 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Lincoln Middle School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Lincoln Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lincoln Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chiefs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lincoln Middle School's ranking?
West Lincoln Middle School is ranked #1405 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Lincoln Middle School often compared to?
West Lincoln Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Lincoln Middle School?
563 students attend West Lincoln Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Lincoln Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Lincoln Middle School?
West Lincoln Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lincoln Middle School offer ?
West Lincoln Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Lincoln Middle School part of?
West Lincoln Middle School is part of Lincoln County Schools.
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