Total enrollment
2,731
-746 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
Lincoln County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Of the 8 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, the largest district by enrollment is Lincoln County Schools (2,731 students). Total county enrollment runs around 2,804. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Lincoln County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,804
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,205
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,840 students
Middle
1
190 students
High
1
774 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County Schools
2,731 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+
8.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.6% under 18
Test scores in Lincoln County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lincoln County High School· 42.0%
- Harts PK-8· 32.0%
- Midway Elementary School· 32.0%
- Hamlin PK-8· 29.0%
- Guyan Valley Middle· 28.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- West Hamlin Elementary· 17.0%
- Ranger Elementary· 24.5%
- Duval PK-8· 25.0%
- Guyan Valley Middle· 28.0%
- Hamlin PK-8· 29.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Hamlin | High | 09-12 | 774 | · |
| Hamlin PK-8 | Hamlin | Elementary | PK-08 | 454 | · |
| West Hamlin Elementary | West Hamlin | Elementary | PK-05 | 429 | · |
| Harts PK-8 | Harts | Elementary | PK-08 | 347 | · |
| Duval PK-8 | Griffithsville | Elementary | PK-08 | 300 | · |
| Midway Elementary School | Alum Creek | Elementary | PK-05 | 237 | · |
| Guyan Valley Middle | Branchland | Middle | 06-08 | 190 | · |
| Ranger Elementary | Ranger | Elementary | PK-05 | 73 | · |
Cities in Lincoln County
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is a low-population West Virginia county of about 19,902 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 2,804 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,205 a year, roughly 8% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 18% below the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lincoln County is built around 6 elementary schools (1,840 students), 1 middle school (190), and 1 high school (774).
Lincoln County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,731 students across Lincoln County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 21%: 3,477 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,731 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lincoln County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data