For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,788 students in Lincoln County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV are Hugh Dingess Elementary School, Hamlin Pk-8 and Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Hugh Dingess Elem. Sch. Rd.
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3585
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8130 Court Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Ranger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Vanatters Creek
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Harts Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Highway
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
West Hamlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Dairy Road
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Duval Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Fork Road
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Guyan Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Highway
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2 Box 28
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Po Box 67
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
254 State Route 10
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Route 3, Box 95
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
8137 Park Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
8130 Court Street
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Yeager Career Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV include Hugh Dingess Elementary School, Hamlin Pk-8 and Lincoln County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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