Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary serves 300 students in grades pre-K through 5 in Ruffin, North Carolina. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — the Exceptional rating — making it one of the strongest-performing regular public elementary schools in the state. With a 13.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, classrooms stay small enough that teachers can respond to each student directly, not just deliver instruction at the group.

The school's statewide standing backs that rating up. Lincoln ranks #1 out of 21 schools across Rockingham County Schools and reaches #29 among 1,474 elementary schools in North Carolina — outperforming 99% of all public schools in the state. That kind of rank is rare for a school of 300 students.

Growth is where Lincoln separates itself most. The academic score lands at 8.7 out of 10, already well above average. But the growth score hits 9.8 — near the ceiling, signaling that students here gain ground faster than almost every peer school in North Carolina.

For families, that trajectory is the headline: Lincoln doesn't just perform well, it actively accelerates student progress.

Located in a rural area, Lincoln Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.