Enrollment
248
High
DISTRICT 256 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN R-II·NCES 291867001016
LINCOLN HIGH
101 W LAMINE ST #39, LINCOLN, MO 65338 · (660) 547-3514 · Benton County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 59% of Missouri public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
137 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 49 | 20% |
| Grade 9 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 45 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 18% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LINCOLN R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
44.8%
MO avg 44.9% . +4.3pp since 2021
Math
43.5%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 44 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.0% | 33.8% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Math | 12.9% | 30.6% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.8% | 43.5% |
| 2023-24 | 36.6% | 40.4% |
| 2022-23 | 45.4% | 52.5% |
| 2021-22 | 40.5% | 45.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
38.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 38% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like LINCOLN HIGH
LINCOLN HIGH's state test result (38.5% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN HIGH this school | 248 | 55.2% | 38.5% |
| STEELVILLE HIGH STEELVILLE | 278 | 54.0% | 31.9% |
| BAKERSFIELD HIGH BAKERSFIELD | 215 | 54.9% | 34.5% |
| TWIN RIVERS HIGH BROSELEY | 250 | 52.8% | 21.0% |
| RICHLAND HIGH RICHLAND | 218 | 53.2% | 17.7% |
| Alton High Alton | 281 | 56.9% | 31.1% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LINCOLN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.5% | #208 of 443 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.5% | #175 of 453 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #229 of 382 ▲ 52 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.4pp | #112 of 231 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #292 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #113 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.8% | #288 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.2% | #140 of 455 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.2% | #70 of 151 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
248
+20 (+9%) vs 2020
+25% since 1990-91, when it was 198
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 248 | 19.3 | 12.8:1 | 55% (137) |
| 2023-24 | 246 | 19.2 | 12.8:1 | 56% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 253 | 18.7 | 13.5:1 | 54% (136) |
| 2020-21 | 228 | 19 | 12.0:1 | 99% (225) |
| 2017-18 | 225 | 18.6 | 12.1:1 | 55% (123) |
| 2015-16 | 229 | 19 | 12.1:1 | 57% (131) |
| 2010-11 | 231 | 19 | 12.2:1 | 57% (132) |
| 2000-01 | 266 | 17 | 15.7:1 | 35% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 198 | 14 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LINCOLN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (225 to 248); teachers up 4% (18.6 to 19.3).
About LINCOLN HIGH
LINCOLN HIGH is a public high school in LINCOLN, Missouri. Enrollment stands at 248 students, covering grades 7 through 12. The school is 50% below the average for high schools in Missouri.
A total of 2 schools make up LINCOLN R-II, with 511 students enrolled.
The share of White students at LINCOLN HIGH is 94%. Other groups include 3% Hispanic. In Benton County overall, the White share is about 92%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, LINCOLN HIGH scores 11%.
The school had 19.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. The average for high schools in Missouri is about 12.2:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 55%. The 77% average for public schools in Benton County is 22 points higher.
On the allk12 Grade, LINCOLN HIGH lands at B, ahead of 59% of Missouri public high schools.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, LINCOLN HIGH would score about 39.2%. It scores 38.5%, within a point of that figure.
In Benton County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $52,567 a year, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Public schools in Benton County number 9, with about 2,475 students.
LINCOLN ELEM. is the nearest public school to LINCOLN HIGH, less than a tenth of a mile away. LINCOLN HIGH is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within ten miles. Local comparison: LINCOLN HIGH ranks 7th of 8 nearby schools, at 38.5% versus a 49.1% average.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was 248 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 228.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at LINCOLN HIGH. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Benton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,151
Census ACS
Median income
$52,567
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,475 students
Quick facts
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Other Lincoln High schools
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- Lincoln HighStockton, CA · 2,801 students
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- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN, NE · 2,086 students
Nearby schools
- LINCOLN ELEM.0.0 mi · 263
- COLE CAMP HIGH8.1 mi · 344
- COLE CAMP ELEM.8.1 mi · 367
- COLE CAMP PRESCHOOL8.1 mi · 12
- NORTH ELEMENTARY10.5 mi · 326
- JOHN BOISE MIDDLE SCHOOL12.0 mi · 272
Frequently asked questions
About LINCOLN HIGHHow many students attend LINCOLN HIGH?
LINCOLN HIGH enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does LINCOLN HIGH serve?
LINCOLN HIGH serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does LINCOLN HIGH have?
LINCOLN HIGH employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the student diversity at LINCOLN HIGH?
Student demographics at LINCOLN HIGH are roughly 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is LINCOLN HIGH in?
LINCOLN HIGH is part of LINCOLN R-II.
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