Total enrollment
1,261
+125 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Lincoln County
Georgia · Public K-12
Inside Lincoln County, Georgia, public K-12 schools number 3 and serve about 1,261 students out of a population of 7,854. 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 Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.9% | #33 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,261 | #127 of 137 | #2,603 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #131 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #94 of 137 | #1,617 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 84.1% | #88 of 137 | #436 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #107 of 137 | #1,154 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
7,854
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,261
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,907
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
602 students
Middle
1
283 students
High
1
376 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County Public Schools
1,261 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
48
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Elementary School | Lincolnton | Elementary | PK-05 | 602 | · |
| Lincoln County High School | Lincolnton | High | 09-12 | 376 | · |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Lincolnton | Middle | 06-08 | 283 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Lincoln County of about 7,854 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,261 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,907 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Lincoln County is made up of 1 elementary school (602 students), 1 middle school (283), and 1 high school (376).
Lincoln County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,261 students across Lincoln County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lincoln County has climbed 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,136 students to 1,261.
On allk12, the community for Lincoln County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data