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8 schools in Lincoln County

Tennessee · 3,899 students · 4 cities

Of the 8 public K-12 schools run by Lincoln County, combined student count is roughly 3,899, with 5 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,899
+36 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lincoln County High SchoolFayettevilleHigh09-121,171
Highland Rim SchoolFayettevilleElementaryPK-08717
South Lincoln SchoolFayettevilleElementaryPK-08656
Flintville SchoolFlintvilleElementaryPK-08466
Unity SchoolPetersburgElementaryPK-08431
Blanche SchoolTaftElementaryPK-08366
Lincoln Central AcademyFayettevilleCombined04-1251
Lincoln Central Virtual AcademyFayettevilleCombinedKG-1241

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a compact public-school district in Tennessee. The district maintains 8 schools and serves approximately 3,899 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lincoln County covers 5 elementary, 1 high school, and 2 combined or other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,899 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,863 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 90% to 86%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County operates 8 public K-12 schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 3,899 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County includes 5 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County High School is the largest public school in Lincoln County by enrollment, with approximately 1,171 students.
What grade levels does Lincoln County serve?
Lincoln County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 8 campuses.
What cities does Lincoln County serve?
Lincoln County operates schools in Fayetteville, Flintville, Petersburg, Taft across Tennessee.