Enrollment
607
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, AL
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010318001214
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Lincoln, Alabama, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #457, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 607 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Lincoln High 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 High School compares
Lincoln High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.6%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Lincoln High School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R Drew Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 607 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School?
59.7% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. 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 Talladega County?
Besides Lincoln High School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Fayetteville High School (580 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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