North Lincoln High School

2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, North Lincoln High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

North Lincoln High School's student population of 1,139 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,139 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

North Lincoln High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lincoln High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#266 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Lincoln High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
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White
81%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of North Lincoln High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Lincoln High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Lincoln High School's ranking?
North Lincoln High School is ranked #266 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Lincoln High School often compared to?
North Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of North Lincoln High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Lincoln High School?
1,139 students attend North Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Lincoln High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lincoln High School?
North Lincoln High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Lincoln High School offer ?
North Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Lincoln High School part of?
North Lincoln High School is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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