Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,252
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#28
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 85.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,252 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
5 public schools and 3 districts 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 #28 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
85.5%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,252
$195 below the state average
School coverage
5
3 districts 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 5 public schools across 3 districts, 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.
Review-carefully county
Lincoln County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#28
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Limon School District No. Re 4J
Elementary and high visible
457 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Genoa-Hugo School District No. C-113
Other grade structure
224 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Karval School District No. Re 23
Elementary and high visible
40 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Karval School District No. Re 23 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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, Colorado
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.
Plains Education Infrastructure
Lincoln County operates five public schools across three districts, serving a total of 721 students. The system is streamlined, consisting of two elementary schools, two high schools, and one PK-12 campus.
Limon and Genoa-Hugo Districts
Limon School District No. Re 4J is the largest in the county, educating 457 students. The Genoa-Hugo and Karval districts manage the remaining students, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
True Rural Schooling
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, offering students an intimate learning environment with an average school size of 144. Limon Junior-Senior High is the largest school at 242 students, while Karval's campuses serve just 20 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
721
5 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lincoln County
Limon School District No. Re 4J
Genoa-Hugo School District No. C-113
Karval School District No. Re 23
5 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limon Junior-Senior High School | Record | Limon School District No. Re 4J | LIMON, 80828Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 242 |
| Genoa-Hugo School | Record | Genoa-Hugo School District No. C-113 | HUGO, 80821Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 224 |
| Limon Elementary School | Record | Limon School District No. Re 4J | LIMON, 80828Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 215 |
| Karval Elementary School | Record | Karval School District No. Re 23 | KARVAL, 80823Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 20 |
| Karval Junior-Senior High School | Record | Karval School District No. Re 23 | KARVAL, 80823Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 20 |
Limon Junior-Senior High School
Limon School District No. Re 4J
LIMON, 80828 / Rural: Remote
Genoa-Hugo School
Genoa-Hugo School District No. C-113
HUGO, 80821 / Rural: Remote
Limon Elementary School
Limon School District No. Re 4J
LIMON, 80828 / Rural: Remote
Karval Elementary School
Karval School District No. Re 23
KARVAL, 80823 / Rural: Remote
Karval Junior-Senior High School
Karval School District No. Re 23
KARVAL, 80823 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,252
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Lincoln County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Colorado?
Lincoln County operates five public schools across three districts, serving a total of 721 students. The system is streamlined, consisting of two elementary schools, two high schools, and one PK-12 campus.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Colorado?
Limon School District No. Re 4J is the largest in the county, educating 457 students. The Genoa-Hugo and Karval districts manage the remaining students, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, offering students an intimate learning environment with an average school size of 144. Limon Junior-Senior High is the largest school at 242 students, while Karval's campuses serve just 20 students each.
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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.