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6.6 avg / 10

Lincoln County School District

School District · Fayetteville, Tennessee

Students: 3,930
Teachers (FTE): 248

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,374

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

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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.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Blanche School

8.8/10

Taft · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Highland Rim School

6.7/10

Fayetteville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lincoln Central Academy

6.4/10

Fayetteville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#71 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,374

$1,037 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,930 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Lincoln County ranks #71 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Lincoln County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blanche School (8.8/10), Highland Rim School (6.7/10), and Lincoln Central Academy (6.4/10). 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 (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Blanche School 8.8 / 10
2 Highland Rim School 6.7 / 10
3 Lincoln Central Academy 6.4 / 10
4 Flintville School 6.3 / 10
5 Unity School 6.3 / 10
6 Lincoln County High School 6.2 / 10
7 Lincoln Central Virtual Academy 6.2 / 10
8 South Lincoln School 5.6 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a Fayetteville, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $10,374 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lincoln County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Blanche School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Lincoln County students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lincoln County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.4%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Fayetteville
Total Enrollment
3,930
Teachers (FTE)
248
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln County?

Lincoln County has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 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 6.6/10. 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 $10,374 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lincoln County?

Blanche School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln County with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Lincoln County?

Across schools in Lincoln County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lincoln County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Lincoln County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
40.2%
ELA Proficiency
46.4%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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