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Lincoln Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Lincoln Parish (Louisiana) totals 14 K-12 campuses and roughly 6,360 students. Median household income is around $39,172. That works out to 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,360
-172 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 45%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
46%
was 47%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
6,360
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,172
Below Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.1%
Below Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
2,574 students
Middle
2
862 students
High
2
1,633 students
Combined / other
3
1,291 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln Parish Public Schools
5,601 students · 3 districts in Lincoln Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln Parish 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
53%
Hispanic
4%
Black
37%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
8%
Black
46%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
29
19.7% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

See all 9 schools in Lincoln Parish ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Ruston High SchoolRustonHigh09-121,212·
Lincoln Preparatory SchoolGramblingCombinedPK-12684·
Ruston Junior High SchoolRustonMiddle07-08585·
Choudrant Elementary SchoolChoudrantElementaryPK-05536·
Simsboro High SchoolSimsboroCombinedPK-12532·
Glen View Elementary SchoolRustonElementaryKG-02438·
Choudrant High SchoolChoudrantHigh06-12421·
A. E. Phillips Laboratory SchoolRustonElementaryKG-08412·
Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolRustonElementary03-05369·
Ruston Elementary SchoolRustonElementary03-05359·
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolRustonElementaryKG-02326·
I.A. Lewis SchoolRustonMiddle06-06277·
Dubach SchoolDubachElementaryPK-05134·
Howard SchoolRustonCombined02-1275·

Cities in Lincoln Parish

Ruston9 schoolsChoudrant2 schoolsDubach1 schoolGrambling1 schoolSimsboro1 school

About Lincoln Parish

Lincoln Parish is a thinly populated Louisiana county of about 48,174 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 6,360 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $39,172, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 21%. That income level is 30% lower than the Louisiana median.

On the school-mix side, Lincoln Parish spans 7 elementary schools (2,574 students), 2 middle schools (862), 2 high schools (1,633), and 3 combined or other schools.

Lincoln Parish Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,601 students across Lincoln Parish.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 6,532 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,360 in SY 2024-25. Lincoln Parish now counts 14 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Lincoln Parish discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln Parish?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, with a combined enrollment of about 6,360.
How many high schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,633 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 862 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,574 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 5,601 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish has roughly 48,174 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lincoln Parish?
Median household income in Lincoln Parish is $39,172, below the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln Parish?
Approximately 36.2% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.1% of students in Lincoln Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Parish schools?
Across Lincoln Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.

Lincoln Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data