Lincoln County Schools School District
School District · Hamlin, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Lincoln County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lincoln County Schools 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.
Hamlin Pk-8
Hamlin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midway Elementary School
Alum Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harts Pk-8
Harts · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#47 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,841
+$417 vs West Virginia median
District size
2,865 students
Typical than West Virginia median
The short answer
Lincoln County Schools ranks #47 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Lincoln County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hamlin Pk-8 (7.6/10), Midway Elementary School (7.5/10), and Harts Pk-8 (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln County Schools
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 | Hamlin Pk-8 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Midway Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Harts Pk-8 | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | West Hamlin Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Duval Pk-8 | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Guyan Valley Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln County High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ranger Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lincoln County Schools
Lincoln County Schools is a Hamlin, West Virginia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,865 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $14,841 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Lincoln County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hamlin Pk-8, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.4% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln County Schools with test data.
Schools in Lincoln County Schools
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Hamlin
- Total Enrollment
- 2,865
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools has 8 schools in total — 6 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 Schools?
The average composite rating for Lincoln County Schools is 5.7/10. 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 Schools?
Lincoln County Schools spends $14,841 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County Schools is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln County Schools?
Hamlin Pk-8 is the highest-rated school in Lincoln County Schools with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln County Schools?
Across schools in Lincoln County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lincoln County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Lincoln County Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia 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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