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#1097 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
North Lincoln Middle
Middle School · Lincoln County Schools · Denver, NC
A Lincoln County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1503 Amity Church Road, Denver, NC 28037
- Math 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Lincoln Middle score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Lincoln Middle 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 3Car-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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Lincolnton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| West Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Lincoln Middle is listed in Lincoln County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Lincoln Middle
North Lincoln Middle is a public middle school in Denver, NC, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 751 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Lincoln Middle
What grades does North Lincoln Middle serve?
North Lincoln Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Lincoln Middle?
North Lincoln Middle has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln Middle is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Lincoln Middle rank in NC?
North Lincoln Middle ranks #1,097 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Lincoln Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Lincoln Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Lincoln Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Lincoln Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Lincoln Middle a charter school?
No, North Lincoln Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Lincoln Middle a Title I school?
No, North Lincoln Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Lincoln Middle?
28.2% of students at North Lincoln Middle 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
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (704) 736-0262
- 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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