Total enrollment
1,460
+33 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Lincoln County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Lincoln County, Arkansas hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 1,460 students, averaging roughly 487 per school. Star City School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Lincoln County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lincoln County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,460 | #62 of 68 | #2,505 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #68 of 68 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #58 of 65 | #1,311 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.9% | #3 of 68 | #38 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.9% | #23 of 66 | #955 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,950
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,460
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,778
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.9%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
1
679 students
Middle
1
322 students
High
1
459 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,460 students · 1 district in Lincoln County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
15.7% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL· 32.1%
- STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 31.7%
- STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL· 21.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Star City | Elementary | PK-05 | 679 | · |
| STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Star City | High | 09-12 | 459 | · |
| STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Star City | Middle | 06-08 | 322 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
Across the low-population Arkansas county of Lincoln County of about 12,950 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,460 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,778, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lincoln County spans 1 elementary school (679 students), 1 middle school (322), and 1 high school (459).
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,460 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,427 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,460 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lincoln County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data