Lincoln County School District
School District · Stanford, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Lincoln County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lincoln County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Waynesburg Elementary School
Waynesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hustonville Elementary School
Hustonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stanford Elementary School
Stanford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#67 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,375
+$389 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,320 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Lincoln County ranks #67 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Lincoln County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waynesburg Elementary School (8.1/10), Hustonville Elementary School (7.5/10), and Stanford Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesburg Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hustonville Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Stanford Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Highland Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Crab Orchard Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln County Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is a Stanford, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,320 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $14,375 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Lincoln County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waynesburg Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln County students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln County with test data.
Schools in Lincoln County
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Stanford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 246
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lincoln County?
The average composite rating for Lincoln County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County spends $14,375 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln County?
Waynesburg Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln County?
Across schools in Lincoln County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lincoln County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Lincoln County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
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- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
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- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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