Summary:
Zip code 30817 is home to a single middle school, Lincoln County Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 283 students in the Lincolnton, GA area.
Lincoln County Middle School is a standout performer, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course assessment in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, outpacing the state average by more than 50 percentage points each year. The school also outperforms the state in every grade level for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in the most recent testing cycle. Its state ranking has improved from the 80th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 84th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years. This success is particularly notable given that 90.46% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, demonstrating that high achievement is possible regardless of economic background. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9%, well below the state average of 17.7%, and benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 with per-student spending of $13,284.
While the current test release does not include ELA scores, the 2024-2025 data showed the school above state averages in 7th and 8th grade ELA. The primary area of concern is a decline in 7th grade Mathematics proficiency, which dropped from 58.0% to 44.3% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, though it still remains above the state average of 42.0%. Since Lincoln County Middle School is the only middle school in the Lincoln County district, its performance directly drives the district's 4-star rating and 72nd percentile statewide ranking. Overall, this school demonstrates that effective programming and resource allocation can yield exceptional academic results, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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