- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamlin, WV
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540066001245
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 774
- students enrolled
Lincoln County High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540066001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lincoln County High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 540066001245 · Hamlin, WV High · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamlin Pk-8 (454 students)
Lincoln County High School held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia 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
774 students
- Hamlin Pk-8
Hamlin Pk-8
454 students
- West Hamlin El
West Hamlin Elementary
429 students
- Harts Pk-8
Harts Pk-8
347 students
- Duval Pk-8 300
Duval Pk-8
300 students
- Midway Element 237
Midway Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Lincoln County High School reports 774 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.6%
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
$14,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Lincoln County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $14,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Pk-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hamlin Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harts Pk-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duval Pk-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary 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
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County High School
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamlin, WV. CCD year-over-year: 852 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School is 14.1:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower 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 98.6% of enrollment, in Hamlin, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Lincoln County High School, Lincoln County Schools also operates Hamlin Pk-8 (454 students), West Hamlin Elementary (429 students), and Harts Pk-8 (347 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.