Average
#925 of 1,786 schools in TN
Lincoln Central Academy
School · Lincoln County · Fayetteville, TN
A Lincoln County school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 South Main AVE, Fayetteville, TN 37334
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Lincoln Central Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lincoln Central Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,826/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,262
Median home value
$207,800
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Central Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Riverside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 211 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Central Academy is listed in Lincoln County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Central Academy
Lincoln Central Academy is a public school in Fayetteville, TN, part of Lincoln County, serving approximately 47 students in grades 4th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Central Academy
What grades does Lincoln Central Academy serve?
Lincoln Central Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Central Academy rank in TN?
Lincoln Central Academy ranks #925 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lincoln Central Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Central Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Central Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Central Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Lincoln Central Academy a charter school?
No, Lincoln Central Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Central Academy a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Central Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (931) 433-6156
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 37334)
- 24,168
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 37334; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.