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Lincolnton, North Carolina - 22 schools
An equity score of 39/100 ranks Lincoln County Schools #166 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $10,582 per pupil, Lincoln County Schools ranks #217 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
11,629
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$10,582
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Lincoln County Schools operates 22 public schools serving 11,629 students, placing it in the mid-size range in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 combined, 4 high, 4 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lincoln County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,582 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.4% local, 58.7% state, and 18.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #166 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (65 AP courses district-wide), a 323:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.2% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Lincolnton Middle, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
Its largest campus is North Lincoln High, enrolling 1,126 students (10% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Asbury Academy, at 34 students, a 33x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.
Lincoln County Schools school enrollment varies 33× across entities
Lincoln County Schools school enrollment ranges from 34 students (lowest) to 1,126 students (highest), a spread of 1,092 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity, the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Lincoln County Schools student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lincoln County Schools is typically wider than the Lincoln County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Lincoln County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lincoln County Schools is typically wider than the Lincoln County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
Lincoln County Schools has 22 schools, including 4 high, 4 middle, 13 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 11,629 students.
How much does Lincoln County Schools spend per student?
Lincoln County Schools spends $10,582 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #166 in North Carolina.
What is the demographic composition of Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools students are 71.2% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #166 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.