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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.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,261
+124 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 58%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
30%
was 38%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,261
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
White
69%
Hispanic
2%
Black
27%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
2%
Black
30%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lincoln County Elementary SchoolLincolntonElementaryPK-05602·
Lincoln County High SchoolLincolntonHigh09-12376·
Lincoln County Middle SchoolLincolntonMiddle06-08283·

Cities in Lincoln County

Lincolnton3 schools

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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lincoln County has climbed 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,137 students to 1,261. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 38% to 30% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,261.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 376 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 283 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 602 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 1,261 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has roughly 7,854 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $56,907, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 15.5% 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 84.1% 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 Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data