Total enrollment
4,979
-360 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Lincoln County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Lincoln County runs 11 public K-12 schools inside Tennessee, with the county population around 35,946. The mix is 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Lincoln County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 81%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
2 districts
Enrollment
4,979
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,667
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
3,201 students
Middle
1
200 students
High
2
1,486 students
Combined / other
2
92 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County Public Schools
3,899 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+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lincoln County High School· 52.3%
- Blanche School· 48.2%
- Ralph Askins School· 44.6%
- South Lincoln School· 40.7%
- Unity School· 39.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Fayetteville Middle School· 18.5%
- Fayetteville High School· 30.4%
- Flintville School· 35.8%
- Highland Rim School· 37.4%
- Unity School· 39.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Fayetteville | High | 09-12 | 1,171 | · |
| Highland Rim School | Fayetteville | Elementary | PK-08 | 717 | · |
| South Lincoln School | Fayetteville | Elementary | PK-08 | 656 | · |
| Ralph Askins School | Fayetteville | Elementary | PK-05 | 565 | · |
| Flintville School | Flintville | Elementary | PK-08 | 466 | · |
| Unity School | Petersburg | Elementary | PK-08 | 431 | · |
| Blanche School | Taft | Elementary | PK-08 | 366 | · |
| Fayetteville High School | Fayetteville | High | 09-12 | 315 | · |
| Fayetteville Middle School | Fayetteville | Middle | 06-08 | 200 | · |
| Lincoln Central Academy | Fayetteville | Combined | 04-12 | 51 | · |
| Lincoln Central Virtual Academy | Fayetteville | Combined | KG-12 | 41 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
Across the rural-scale Tennessee county of Lincoln County of about 35,946 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 4,979 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,667, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% above the Tennessee median.
For a sense of the school types, Lincoln County is made up of 6 elementary schools (3,201 students), 1 middle school (200), 2 high schools (1,486), and 2 combined or other schools.
Lincoln County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,899 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,979 students, shrank 7% from the 5,339 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 81% to 78%.
On this page, the community for Lincoln County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data