Enrollment
376
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincolnton, GA
Lincoln County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130333002408
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincolnton, GA.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Georgia
NCES ID 130333002408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County High School is a mid-sized high school in Lincolnton, Georgia, enrolling 376 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 376 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 376 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students) and Lincoln County Middle School (283 students) alongside Lincoln County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln County High School compares
Lincoln County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 35.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Lincoln County High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln County High School.
$14,729
Per student
+6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 42.0%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County High School
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has 376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincolnton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln County High School?
40.9% of students at Lincoln County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln County High School rank among public schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincolnton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
Is Lincoln County High School a good school?
Lincoln County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students) and Lincoln County Middle School (283 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.
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