Best Schools in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County, NC has a total of 54 schools including 15 high schools, 13 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 32,117 students attend Lincoln County, NC schools. On average, schools in Lincoln County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County, NC has 15 high schools with 12,400 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lincoln County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. North Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
3. Lake Norman High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
4. East Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
5. Lincolnton High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
6. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
7. West Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
8. Hopewell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1755 Students
9. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
10. Maiden High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County, NC has 13 middle schools with 7,710 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lincoln County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
3. East Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
4. Woodland Heights Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
5. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
6. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
7. West Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
8. Francis Bradley Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
9. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
10. Lincolnton Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County, NC has 24 elementary schools with 9,744 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lincoln County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lincoln County exceed expectations.
1. Woodland Heights Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Rock Springs Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
3. Catawba Springs Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
4. St James Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
5. Union Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
6. Iron Station Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
7. Childers Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
8. Ge Massey Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
9. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
10. West Lake Preparatory Academy
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West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, NC has a total population of 86,810 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln County, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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