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Lincoln County

Arkansas · Public K-12

Lincoln County, Arkansas hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 1,460 students, averaging roughly 487 per campus. Star City School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,460
-132 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 70%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
17%
was 19%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,460
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
White
62%
Hispanic
5%
Black
28%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.

See all 3 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStar CityElementaryPK-05679·
STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOLStar CityHigh09-12459·
STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLStar CityMiddle06-08322·

Cities in Lincoln County

Star City3 schools

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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 8%: 1,592 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,460 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 70% to 65%.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, Arkansas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,460.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Arkansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 459 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Arkansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 322 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Arkansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 679 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 1,460 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Arkansas has a population of approximately 12,950, with a median age of 40. About 15.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $51,778, below the Arkansas average of $52,446. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 12.0% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.9% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arkansas county average of 76.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data