- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, TN
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470249001849
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,171
- students enrolled
Lincoln County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Fayetteville, TN.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470249001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln County High School held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470249001849 · Fayetteville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,171 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Rim School (717 students)
Lincoln County High School held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln County High School
1,171 students
- Highland Rim S
Highland Rim School
717 students
- South Lincoln
South Lincoln School
656 students
- Flintville Sch 466
Flintville School
466 students
- Unity School 431
Unity School
431 students
- Blanche School 366
Blanche School
366 students
What this shows Lincoln County High School reports 1,171 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,171
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Lincoln County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County reports $10,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Rim School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lincoln School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flintville School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanche School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County High School
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has 1,171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,201 (2022-23) → 1,208 (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 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Fayetteville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County also operates Highland Rim School (717 students), South Lincoln School (656 students), and Flintville School (466 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.