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#537 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 24% in state

Lincoln County Middle School

Middle School · Lincoln County · Lincolnton, GA

A middle school in Lincolnton, GA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B, Lincolnton, GA 30817

  • Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,353
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Lincoln County Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln County Middle 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#1 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 Middle School is listed in Lincoln County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln County Middle School

Lincoln County Middle School is a public middle school in Lincolnton, GA, part of Lincoln County, serving approximately 275 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln County Middle School

What grades does Lincoln County Middle School serve?

Lincoln County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lincoln County Middle School?

Lincoln County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln County Middle School rank in GA?

Lincoln County Middle School ranks #537 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lincoln County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln County Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln County Middle School a charter school?

No, Lincoln County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln County Middle School?

65.1% of students at Lincoln County Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 30817)
7,742
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
47.7
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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