High Schools in Lincoln County Schools

Summary:

Lincoln County Schools in West Virginia has only one high school, Lincoln County High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 837 students. The school's performance has seen fluctuations, with its statewide ranking ranging from 36th out of 112 schools in 2023-2024 to 89th out of 111 schools in 2024-2025, and its current ranking at 1 out of 5 stars.

While Lincoln County High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.5%, which is above the state average, its academic performance in certain subjects is a concern. The school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in mathematics and science are significantly below the state averages, indicating potential areas for improvement. In contrast, the school's 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly below the state averages.

With limited information available about the overall performance of the Lincoln County Schools district, the analysis focuses primarily on the single high school. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's fluctuating rankings and academic performance, as well as comparisons to other schools or districts, could provide more comprehensive insights to help guide improvements and support student success.

District Detail

10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523-1058

(304) 824-3033

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,731

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	WV Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	81 Panther Way	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 824-6000	774	54	14.4		763 (98.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22.1	89^th of 111 public high schools	19.8%		65.9	36^th of 112 public high schools	67.9%	53	8.5	47.7	17.7	$12,622	$1,699	$10,923

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kanawha County Schools	3.31 mi	63	22^nd
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	8.44 mi	26
Boone County Schools	9.06 mi	13	41^st
WIN Academy at BVCTC	9.91 mi	1
Putnam County Schools	13.03 mi	23	3^rd

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.