Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,381
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#41
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Lincoln County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,381 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,381
$779 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lincoln County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lincoln County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Lincoln County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#41
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,432 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lincoln County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lincoln County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
The Star City Education Hub
Lincoln County consolidates its educational infrastructure into a single district serving 1,432 students. The county's 3 schools are organized as one elementary, one middle, and one high school, creating a clear vertical path for every student.
Star City School District Focus
The Star City School District manages 100% of the public enrollment in Lincoln County. By housing all 1,432 students within one district, the county ensures a cohesive educational experience from PK through 12th grade.
A Purely Rural Educational Feel
All schools in Lincoln County are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 477 students. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary is the largest campus with 647 students, acting as the primary entry point for the county's youth.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
1,432
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lincoln County
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAR CITY, 71667Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 647 |
| STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAR CITY, 71667Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 444 |
| STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAR CITY, 71667Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 341 |
STAR CITY JIMMY BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAR CITY, 71667 / Rural: Distant
STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAR CITY, 71667 / Rural: Distant
STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAR CITY, 71667 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,381
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Lincoln County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Arkansas?
Lincoln County consolidates its educational infrastructure into a single district serving 1,432 students. The county's 3 schools are organized as one elementary, one middle, and one high school, creating a clear vertical path for every student.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Arkansas?
The Star City School District manages 100% of the public enrollment in Lincoln County. By housing all 1,432 students within one district, the county ensures a cohesive educational experience from PK through 12th grade.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
All schools in Lincoln County are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 477 students. Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary is the largest campus with 647 students, acting as the primary entry point for the county's youth.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.