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Best Schools in Lincolnton, GA
Lincolnton, GA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,327 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Lincolnton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincolnton, GA
The top high schools in Lincolnton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
2. Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
3. Thomson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincolnton, GA
The top middle schools in Lincolnton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 782 Students
3. Washington-wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincolnton, GA
The top elementary schools in Lincolnton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
2. Thomson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 292 Students
3. Washington-wilkes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 265 Students
4. Washington-wilkes Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 347 Students
5. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 304 Students
6. Maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcduffie County • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincolnton, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincolnton, GA has a total population of 5,380 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincolnton, GA
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 Lincolnton, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincolnton, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincolnton, GA.
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 Lincolnton, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincolnton, GA
How many schools are in Lincolnton, GA?
Lincolnton, GA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,327 students in total.
How do schools in Lincolnton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lincolnton score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Lincolnton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincolnton?
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: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lincolnton
3 of 3 schools in Lincolnton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Lincolnton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.