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Lincoln County High School

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Lincoln County High School ranks 192 nd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 58% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Lincoln County High School is a public high school in Lincolnton, Georgia, serving 374 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 44 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln County High School's graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 84.4% in 2022-2023 to 92.6% in 2023-2024, which are generally higher than the nearby Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, which had an 85.4% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance on the Milestones Assessments has been mixed, with some subject areas, like American Literature and Composition, performing below the state average, while others, like Biology, performing above. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.96% in 2022-2023 to 63.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the nearby Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School.

Despite these challenges, Lincoln County High School has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $10,694 in 2016-2017 to $12,812 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the spending per student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 in 2021-2022 to 14.1 in 2023-2024, which is slightly higher than the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Overall, Lincoln County High School appears to be a school with both strengths and areas for improvement, and the school may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to ensure more consistent academic achievement.

376

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,573

Per pupil spending ?

79.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817

(706) 359-3121

District: Lincoln County

Feeder schools for Lincoln County High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln County Elementary School
Middle:	Lincoln County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

African American:

35.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2024 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2024) to 58th (2025)

!American Literature and Composition scores 13 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg43%

Georgia avg42%

192^nd of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 206Lincoln 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	46.2	192 of 452	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	126 of 458	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	44.7	208 of 442	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.3	156 of 429	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	20.2	329 of 410	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.0	303 of 438	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	184 of 428	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.1	216 of 420	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.6	183 of 426	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.6	238 of 435	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	70.0	78 of 425	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	62.5	123 of 425	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	61.1	132 of 384	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.8	140 of 372	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.3	92 of 370	75.1%	★★★★☆
2007	63.7	112 of 358	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.7	103 of 335	69.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology48%+4 vs state

United States History43%+5 vs state

Algebra I42%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition27%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	200 Charles Ward Elam Dr	Lincolnton	30817	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 359-3121	376	26	14.4	79.3%	228 (60.6%)	133 (35.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	46.2	192^nd of 452 public high schools	57.5%		60.7	126^th of 458 public high schools	72.5%	66	27.0	42.5	47.8	43.4	$15,573	$736	$14,837
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1182 Tignall Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Wilkes County	No	No	No	No	(706) 678-2426	368	30	12.3	92.7%	121 (32.9%)	187 (50.8%)	41 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	39.4	235^th of 452 public high schools	48.0%		35.1	270^th of 458 public high schools	41.0%	35	33.7	44.1	27.8	40.3	$16,510	$589	$15,921
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center	Public	6-12	1430 Industrial Park Rd	Washington	30673	Wilkes County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 678-2307	10	3	3.3	70.0%	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln County High School

What schools feed into Lincoln County High School?

Lincoln County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln County Elementary School
Middle : Lincoln County Middle School

How many students attend Lincoln County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended Lincoln County High School.

What district is Lincoln County High School in?

Lincoln County

Is Lincoln County High School a good school?

Lincoln County High School ranks 192^nd of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County High School?

Students at Lincoln County High School are 61% White, 35% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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