For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,051 students in Lincoln County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC are Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln High School and East Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lincoln County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Grades: K-12
| 2,272 students
Rank: #22.
North Lincoln High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
East Lincoln High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6471 Hwy 73
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1860
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #44.
Lincolnton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 N Aspen St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
172 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NC include Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln High School and East Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: East Lincoln High School vs. North Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School vs. North Lincoln High School, North Lincoln High School vs. East Lincoln High School
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