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Lincoln County Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
93rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 578 Georgia Middle Schools
Better than 84% of Georgia middle schools
Summary

Lincoln County Middle School in Lincolnton, GA, serves 283 students in grades 6 through 8 and has earned a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking in the 84th percentile of Georgia middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

What truly sets this school apart is its exceptional math program. In the most recent school year, 100% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam scored proficient—more than double the state average of 48.1% and far ahead of the district average of 44.6%. This perfect score is not a one-time achievement; the school has hit 100% proficiency in Algebra I in multiple recent years. Across all grade levels, math proficiency is a clear strength: 6th graders hit 63.6% proficiency (state average: 40.7%), 7th graders reached 44.3% (state average: 42%), and 8th graders achieved 62.6% (state average: 46.3%). The school also shines in 8th-grade science (46.4% proficient vs. 29.7% statewide) and social studies (53% vs. 40.2% statewide). Perhaps most impressive is the school's trajectory—a decade ago it ranked in the 49th percentile, and today it sits in the top 16% of all Georgia middle schools. This sustained improvement is especially notable given that over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a demographic often associated with additional challenges.

Compared to the nearest comparable school, Washington-Wilkes Middle School (about 14 miles away, serving a similar-sized student body), Lincoln County's math proficiency rates are more than double—for example, 63.6% vs. 27.7% in 6th grade and 62.6% vs. 20.4% in 8th grade. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism low at 12.9%, well below the district (17.2%) and state (17.7%) averages, suggesting a positive and engaging school climate. While 7th-grade math (44.3%) is a relative dip compared to other grades, it still exceeds the state average. Overall, Lincoln County schools are delivering strong, equitable results across student groups, making this a standout choice for families in the area.

283
Students ?
13.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,284
Per pupil spending ?
90.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B
       Lincolnton, GA  30817

(706) 359-3069

District: Lincoln County


Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln County Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincoln County Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
African American:
31.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 16% of Georgia middle schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2016
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school57%
District avg52%
Georgia avg42%
93rd of 578
Georgia public middle schools ?
Top 16%▲ up 35 pts since 2016
From bottom 49% (2016) to top 16% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
57th of 201Lincoln County among Georgia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202680.593 of 57883.9%★★★★☆
202574.4131 of 58577.6%★★★★☆
202477.0115 of 57880.1%★★★★☆
202377.3116 of 56979.6%★★★★☆
202270.9144 of 55874.2%★★★★☆
202168.5156 of 54271.2%★★★★☆
201956.9216 of 55961.4%★★★☆☆
201854.5219 of 54359.7%★★★☆☆
201757.5204 of 53962.2%★★★☆☆
201646.7276 of 54549.4%★★☆☆☆
201551.2242 of 53754.9%★★★☆☆
201459.9232 of 52155.5%★★★☆☆
201359.1239 of 52754.6%★★★☆☆
201271.2128 of 50874.8%★★★★☆
201175.799 of 50480.4%★★★★☆
201073.7102 of 49479.4%★★★★☆
200969.8123 of 46673.6%★★★★☆
200867.9139 of 46269.9%★★★★☆
200760.4187 of 44558.0%★★★☆☆
200655.7194 of 42053.8%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202667.6118 of 48075.4%★★★★☆
202551.8197 of 49460.1%★★★☆☆
202464.2128 of 48973.8%★★★★☆
202368.8103 of 48578.8%★★★★☆
202258.9158 of 48267.2%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202681.682 of 55085.1%★★★★☆
202574.2116 of 56779.5%★★★★☆
202473.7123 of 55878.0%★★★★☆
202370.8132 of 55376.1%★★★★☆
202266.9158 of 54471.0%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202676.5111 of 55079.8%★★★★☆
202572.2133 of 56976.6%★★★★☆
202477.1105 of 56181.3%★★★★☆
202380.389 of 55984.1%★★★★☆
202272.1135 of 55375.6%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202650.5173 of 42559.3%★★★☆☆
202570.677 of 44282.6%★★★★☆
202448.2185 of 43757.7%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202670.8105 of 40474.0%★★★★☆
202566.4127 of 41569.4%★★★☆☆
202465.4129 of 41769.1%★★★☆☆
202363.6137 of 42968.1%★★★☆☆
202263.5133 of 42568.7%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2026)85th percentile~ school
Male (2026)80th percentile-4 vs school
African American (2026)75th percentile-8 vs school
White (2026)74th percentile-10 vs school
Special Education (2026)59th percentile-25 vs school
By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?
Algebra I100%+52 vs state
Mathematics57%+14 vs state
Social Studies53%+13 vs state
Science46%+17 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln County Middle School

In the 2024-25 school year, 283 students attended Lincoln County Middle School.

Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

Students at Lincoln County Middle School are 65% White, 31% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Lincoln County Middle School ranks 93rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026
2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026
2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026
2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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