Enrollment
283
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln County Middle School
Lincoln County Middle School is a small middle school in Lincolnton, Georgia, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 283 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County Elementary School (602 students) and Lincoln County High School (376 students) alongside Lincoln County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lincoln County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,729
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln County Middle 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 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
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~283 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
Is Lincoln County Middle School a good school?
Lincoln County Middle School earns 55/100 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 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.
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