- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130333002408
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln County High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130333002408 · Lincolnton, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students)
Lincoln County High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Elementary School
602 students
- This school
Lincoln County High School
376 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Middle School
283 students
What this shows Lincoln County High School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln County High School compares
Lincoln County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.