Top Rankings
Lincoln County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,231 students in Lincoln County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,231 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lincoln County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
18%
# Black Students
392 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
32%
36%
# White Students
771 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
63%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
85
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,868 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,868
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,060
$13,395
Best Lincoln County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3069
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3069
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Rowland York Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3449
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,231 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #57 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
63% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,060 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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