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#1617 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lincoln County High School
High School · Lincoln County · Lincolnton, GA
A high school in Lincolnton, GA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr, Lincolnton, GA 30817
- Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln County High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,658
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lincoln County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln County High School is listed in Lincoln County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County High School is a public high school in Lincolnton, GA, part of Lincoln County, serving approximately 374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,617 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln County High School
What grades does Lincoln County High School serve?
Lincoln County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln County High School rank in GA?
Lincoln County High School ranks #1,617 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lincoln County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lincoln County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln County High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lincoln County High School a charter school?
No, Lincoln County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln County High School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln County High School?
63.1% of students at Lincoln County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (706) 359-3121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30817)
- 7,742
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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