Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,752
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#40
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,752 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% 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
8 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,752
$858 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district 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 8 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
#40
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above 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 County
Elementary to high school visible
3,416 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lincoln County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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, Kentucky
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 Educational Landscape of Lincoln County
Lincoln County operates eight public schools serving a large student body of 3,416. This includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single county-wide district.
A Unified District Experience
The Lincoln County district manages all eight schools and 3,416 students without any charter school competition. This unified approach allows the district to maintain diverse campuses ranging from small elementary schools to a large regional high school.
Rural Schools with Diverse Enrollment
Every school in the county is classified as rural, but sizes vary significantly with an average enrollment of 488 students. Lincoln County High is the largest at 951 students, while Crab Orchard Elementary provides a smaller environment for 298 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
3,416
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lincoln County
8 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Profile | Lincoln County | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 951 |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Record | Lincoln County | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 745 |
| Stanford Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 589 |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County | Hustonville, 40437Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County | Crab Orchard, 40419Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 298 |
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County | Waynesburg, 40489Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Waynesburg Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County | Waynesburg, 40489Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 190 |
| Lincoln County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County
Stanford, 40484 / Rural: Fringe
Lincoln County Middle School
Lincoln County
Stanford, 40484 / Rural: Fringe
Stanford Elementary School
Lincoln County
Stanford, 40484 / Rural: Fringe
Hustonville Elementary School
Lincoln County
Hustonville, 40437 / Rural: Distant
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Lincoln County
Crab Orchard, 40419 / Rural: Distant
Highland Elementary School
Lincoln County
Waynesburg, 40489 / Rural: Distant
Waynesburg Elementary School
Lincoln County
Waynesburg, 40489 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Stanford, 40484 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,752
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Lincoln County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Kentucky?
Lincoln County operates eight public schools serving a large student body of 3,416. This includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single county-wide district.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Kentucky?
The Lincoln County district manages all eight schools and 3,416 students without any charter school competition. This unified approach allows the district to maintain diverse campuses ranging from small elementary schools to a large regional high school.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, but sizes vary significantly with an average enrollment of 488 students. Lincoln County High is the largest at 951 students, while Crab Orchard Elementary provides a smaller environment for 298 children.
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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.