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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN COUNTY·NCES 470249001849

Lincoln County High School

1233 Huntsville HWY, Fayetteville, TN 37334 · (931) 433-6505 · Lincoln County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,171 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,171
High
DISTRICT 487 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
291
Grade 10
302
Grade 11
292
Grade 12
286
Student demographics
White
1,01286%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
898%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 16%
Black
363%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 21%
Asian
50%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
272%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
63154%
Female
54046%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
52.3%
TN avg 40.9% . +4.0pp since 2022
Math
33.9%
TN avg 39.3% . +7.7pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,171
+306 (+35%) vs 2017
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lincoln County High School

Lincoln County High School, a large secondary school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, part of Lincoln County, caters to 1,171 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 55% above the state mean of about 754.

Lincoln County comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 3,899 students; Lincoln County High School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Lincoln County High School records that nearly all students (86%) are White. Other groups include 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Lincoln County as a whole.

In the surrounding community, census data for Lincoln County shows median household earnings sit 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. Lincoln County High School is one of 11 public schools in Lincoln County (combined enrollment of about 4,979 students).

The closest other public school is Lincoln Central Virtual Academy, roughly 0.7 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Lincoln County High School.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked up 35%: 865 students in 2018 compared to 1,171 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 91% to 86% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lincoln County at a glance

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Population
35,946
Census ACS
Median income
$64,667
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,979 students

Quick facts

School name
Lincoln County High School
District
Lincoln County
Address
1233 Huntsville HWY, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Phone
(931) 433-6505
County
Lincoln County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,171
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
470249001849
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Lincoln County
Other schools in Fayetteville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Lincoln County High School
How large is Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School enrolls approximately 1,171 students in grades 09-12.
Is Lincoln County High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln County High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How diverse is Lincoln County High School?
Lincoln County High School reports a student body of 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Lincoln County High School in?
Lincoln County High School is part of Lincoln County.
What city is Lincoln County High School in?
Lincoln County High School is located in Fayetteville, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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