Best Schools in Lincoln County, KY
Lincoln County, KY has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,452 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, KY
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 884 Students
2. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 951 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, KY
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyle County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, KY
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Junction City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyle County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Hustonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
4. Waynesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
6. Stanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, KY has a total population of 24,275 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lincoln County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, KY
How many schools are in Lincoln County, KY?
Lincoln County, KY has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,452 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Lincoln County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
4 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Stanford (3)
- Waynesburg (2)
- Crab Orchard (1)
- Hustonville (1)
School districts (1)
- Lincoln County (7 schools)