Lincoln County Public Schools
Lincoln County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,416
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Lincoln County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lincoln County has one district entry in this county file: Lincoln County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Stanford has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
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 | Listed only | Lincoln County | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 745 |
| Stanford Elementary School | Listed only | Lincoln County | Stanford, 40484Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 589 |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Listed only | Lincoln County | Hustonville, 40437Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Listed only | Lincoln County | Crab Orchard, 40419Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 298 |
| Highland Elementary School | Listed only | Lincoln County | Waynesburg, 40489Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Waynesburg Elementary School | Listed only | Lincoln County | Waynesburg, 40489Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 190 |
| Lincoln County Area Technology Center | Listed only | 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
Lincoln County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lincoln County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lincoln County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lincoln County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lincoln County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lincoln County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lincoln County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.