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Lincoln County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 3,416 students, in a county of 24,504 residents.

Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
3,416
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,440
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.5%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County
3,416 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
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lincoln County High SchoolStanfordHigh09-12951·
Lincoln County Middle SchoolStanfordMiddle06-08745·
Stanford Elementary SchoolStanfordElementaryPK-05589·
Hustonville Elementary SchoolHustonvilleElementaryPK-05432·
Crab Orchard Elementary SchoolCrab OrchardElementaryPK-05298·
Highland Elementary SchoolWaynesburgElementaryPK-05211·
Waynesburg Elementary SchoolWaynesburgElementaryPK-05190·
Lincoln County Area Technology CenterStanfordHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Kentucky has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,416 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lincoln County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 3,416 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 24,504, with a median age of 41. About 24.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $52,440, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 15.9% 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 67.5% 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 Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
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.
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lincoln County is owner-occupied?
Lincoln County has about 10,938 housing units, of which roughly 76.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data