Total enrollment
480
+13 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
Lincoln County
Kansas · Public K-12
Lincoln County, Kansas operates 3 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 480 students (about 160 per campus). By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Lincoln County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
480
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,500
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
155 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
325 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln
336 students · 2 districts 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+
25.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Lincoln Elem· 54.4%
- Lincoln Jr/Sr High· 50.0%
- Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. sr· 40.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr/Sr High | Lincoln | High | 06-12 | 181 | · |
| Lincoln Elem | Lincoln | Elementary | PK-05 | 155 | · |
| Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. sr | Sylvan Grove | High | 07-12 | 144 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
In Kansas, Lincoln County is a compact county of about 2,923 residents. 3 public schools across the county teaches about 480 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,500, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lincoln County consists of 1 elementary school (155 students), and 2 high schools (325).
The largest single district in Lincoln County is Lincoln, which alone enrolls about 336 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 467 students in SY 2017-18 versus 480 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 89% to 85% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Lincoln County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data