- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincolnton, GA
Lincoln County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130333002407
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincolnton, GA.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Georgia
NCES ID 130333002407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lincoln County Middle School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130333002407 · Lincolnton, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students)
Lincoln County Middle School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Elementary School
602 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
376 students
- This school
Lincoln County Middle School
283 students
What this shows Lincoln County Middle School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln County Middle School compares
Lincoln County Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Lincoln County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln County Middle School?
Lincoln County Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincolnton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln County Middle School?
48.8% of students at Lincoln County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County Middle School?
Lincoln County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students) and Lincoln County High School (376 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.