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#1014 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 38% in state
Lincoln Charter School
School · Lincoln Charter School · Denver, NC
A charter school in Denver, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
7834 Galway Lane, Denver, NC 28037
- Math 76% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Charter School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lincoln Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated797/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,779
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lincoln Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lincoln Charter School is listed in Lincoln Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Charter School
Lincoln Charter School is a public school in Denver, NC, part of Lincoln Charter School, serving approximately 2,272 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,014 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Lincoln Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Charter School
What grades does Lincoln Charter School serve?
Lincoln Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Charter School?
Lincoln Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Charter School rank in NC?
Lincoln Charter School ranks #1,014 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lincoln Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Charter School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Lincoln Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lincoln Charter School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (704) 483-6611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28037)
- 27,128
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28037; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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