Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,104
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#79
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 84.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Lincoln County spends $9,104 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher 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 2 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #79 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
84.9%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,104
$95 above the state average
School coverage
3
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. 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 2 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.
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
#79
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Lincoln
Elementary and high visible
333 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Sylvan Grove
High school only in this slice
116 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Lincoln 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, Kansas
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.
Streamlined Learning in Lincoln County
Lincoln County operates 3 public schools, consisting of 1 elementary and 2 high schools. These facilities serve a total of 449 students within 2 districts. This simplified structure emphasizes community and tradition in the local school system.
Lincoln and Sylvan Grove Districts
The Lincoln district is the largest, serving 333 students across its 2 schools. Sylvan Grove manages the remaining 253 students in the county. With no charter schools in operation, these districts remain the primary focus for local educational excellence.
A Classic Rural High School Experience
All schools in Lincoln County are situated in rural locales, creating a peaceful and focused academic setting. The largest school is Lincoln Jr/Sr High with 175 students, and the average school size is 150 students. This ensures that students stay within a familiar peer group from elementary through graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
449
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Lincoln County
Lincoln
Sylvan Grove
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr/Sr High | Record | Lincoln | Lincoln, 67455Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 175 |
| Lincoln Elem | Record | Lincoln | Lincoln, 67455Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 158 |
| Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. sr | Record | Sylvan Grove | Sylvan Grove, 67481Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 116 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,104
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Lincoln County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Kansas?
Lincoln County operates 3 public schools, consisting of 1 elementary and 2 high schools. These facilities serve a total of 449 students within 2 districts. This simplified structure emphasizes community and tradition in the local school system.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Kansas?
The Lincoln district is the largest, serving 333 students across its 2 schools. Sylvan Grove manages the remaining 253 students in the county. With no charter schools in operation, these districts remain the primary focus for local educational excellence.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
All schools in Lincoln County are situated in rural locales, creating a peaceful and focused academic setting. The largest school is Lincoln Jr/Sr High with 175 students, and the average school size is 150 students. This ensures that students stay within a familiar peer group from elementary through graduation.
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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.