- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincolnton, NC
Lincolnton High
Federal NCES profile for Lincolnton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370268001114
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincolnton High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincolnton High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnton High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lincolnton High held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370268001114 · Lincolnton, NC High · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
Lincolnton High held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lincolnton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- This school
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- West Lincoln H
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows Lincolnton High reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincolnton High compares
Lincolnton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Lincolnton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincolnton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincolnton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lincolnton
2 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 (~797 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincolnton High
How many students attend Lincolnton High?
Lincolnton High has 797 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincolnton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincolnton High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincolnton High?
58.4% of students at Lincolnton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincolnton High?
The largest demographic group at Lincolnton High is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincolnton High?
Lincolnton High 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 Lincolnton High rank among high schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnton High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Lincolnton High, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and North Lincoln Middle (774 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.