Can I use Lincoln Parish's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lincoln Parish school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lincoln Parish?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lincoln Parish?

Start with the 13 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lincoln Parish Schools & Education

Name: Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

78/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 85.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,055

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,881

School Score

78/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 53/100

State Score Position

of 64 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lincoln Parish

Measured School Summary

Lincoln Parish has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 95.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Lincoln Parish spends $8,055 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 47% above the Louisiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lincoln Parish 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

13 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

78/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data.

Completion

95.5%

10.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,055

$174 above the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lincoln Parish has 13 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Lincoln Parish 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.

Dominant-district county

Lincoln Parish carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 64 Louisiana counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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 Parish

Elementary to high school visible

5,408 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Lincoln Preparatory School

Other grade structure

691 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Howard School

Other grade structure

136 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Lincoln Parish is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Parish?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln Parish district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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 Parish, Louisiana

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.

A Center for Educational Choice

The Lincoln Parish district serves 5,408 students, while Lincoln Preparatory School provides a charter alternative for 691 students. The presence of three separate districts provides families with multiple educational pathways.

Town-Centered Academic Life

Life here revolves around town and rural locales, with Ruston High School serving as the largest campus at 1,310 students. The average school size is 480, offering a mid-sized feel that balances resources with community connection.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lincoln Parish

Reported Enrollment

6,235

13 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle2

High2

Other3

3 School Districts in Lincoln Parish

Lincoln Parish

Lincoln Preparatory School

1 school

691 students

Howard School

1 school

136 students

13 Public Schools in Lincoln Parish

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 data

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Public schools in Lincoln Parish, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Ruston High School	Profile	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,310
Lincoln Preparatory School	Record	Lincoln Preparatory School	Grambling, 71245Town: Distant	KG–12	Charter	691
Choudrant Elementary School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Choudrant, 71227Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	591
Ruston Junior High School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	558
Simsboro High School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Simsboro, 71275Rural: Distant	PK–12	Other	554
Glen View Elementary School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	487
Hillcrest Elementary School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	397
Cypress Springs Elementary School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	385
Choudrant High School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Choudrant, 71227Rural: Distant	7–12	High	356
Ruston Elementary School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	341
I.A. Lewis School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Ruston, 71270Rural: Fringe	6	Middle	280
Dubach School	Record	Lincoln Parish	Dubach, 71235Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	149
Howard School	Record	Howard School	Ruston, 71270Town: Distant	2–12	Alternative	136

Ruston High School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,310 students

Lincoln Preparatory School

Grambling, 71245 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Charter691 students

Choudrant Elementary School

Lincoln Parish

Choudrant, 71227 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary591 students

Ruston Junior High School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle558 students

Simsboro High School

Lincoln Parish

Simsboro, 71275 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other554 students

Glen View Elementary School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary487 students

Hillcrest Elementary School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary397 students

Cypress Springs Elementary School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary385 students

Choudrant High School

Lincoln Parish

Choudrant, 71227 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High356 students

Ruston Elementary School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary341 students

I.A. Lewis School

Lincoln Parish

Ruston, 71270 / Rural: Fringe

Record6Middle280 students

Dubach School

Lincoln Parish

Dubach, 71235 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary149 students

Howard School

Ruston, 71270 / Town: Distant

Record2–12Alternative136 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,055

State avg $7,881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Louisiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jefferson Davis Parish (99.0%), Vermilion Parish (99.0%), and Allen Parish (98.0%) currently lead Louisiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Louisiana?

Across Louisiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,881. The highest current county values are Cameron Parish ($12,683), West Baton Rouge Parish ($11,561), and St. Charles Parish ($10,899). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lincoln Parish?

Lincoln Parish has a school score of 78/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lincoln Parish?

The high school graduation rate in Lincoln Parish is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lincoln Parish spend per student?

Lincoln Parish spends $8,055 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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