Best Schools in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County, NC has 35 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 19 elementary) serving 18,366 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Lincoln County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, NC
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. West Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
3. East Burke High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
4. North Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
5. Lincolnton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
6. Cherryville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
7. Asbury Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, NC
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. East Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
3. West Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
4. East Burke Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
5. John Chavis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
6. Lincolnton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, NC
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
2. Catawba Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Iron Station Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
4. George Hildebrand Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
5. St James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
6. Battleground Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
7. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
8. North Brook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
9. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
10. West Lake Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 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
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, NC
How many schools are in Lincoln County, NC?
Lincoln County, NC has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 18,366 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Lincoln County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Lincoln County meet 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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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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)
- Lincolnton (13)
- Denver (7)
- Iron Station (2)
- Vale (2)
School districts (1)
- Lincoln County Schools (22 schools)