Serving 51 students in grades 4-12, Lincoln Central Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Central Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln Central Academy's student population of 51 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Central Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
6%
21%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Central Academy?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Central Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lincoln Central Academy?
51 students attend Lincoln Central Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lincoln Central Academy students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Central Academy offer ?
Lincoln Central Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Central Academy part of?
Lincoln Central Academy is part of Lincoln County School District.
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