Elementary Schools in Lincoln County Schools

The Lincoln County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.

The top-performing school in the district is Harts PK-8, which ranks 179 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Harts PK-8 boasts the highest proficiency rates in math and English language arts across multiple grade levels, often exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Ranger Elementary and Duval PK-8 struggle the most, with the lowest academic performance in the district.

While the schools in the Lincoln County Schools district have very homogeneous student populations, with the majority being White students, there are notable differences in other key metrics. Spending per student ranges from $11,171 at Midway Elementary School to $17,664 at the small Ranger Elementary, raising questions about funding equity. Additionally, student-teacher ratios vary from 10.6 students per teacher at Harts PK-8 to 14 students per teacher at West Hamlin Elementary.