Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Minnesota
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
46/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
86.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,986
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
46/100
Higher = better
State avg 55/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#62
of 87 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Lincoln County
School Verdict
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,986 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Lincoln County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Lincoln County, Minnesota
Small-Scale Education in Rural Lincoln County
Lincoln County maintains a focused education infrastructure with 12 public schools serving 1,021 total students. The system is distributed across four school districts and includes seven high schools and four elementary schools.
Evaluating Performance and Spending Trends
The county reports a graduation rate of 86.1%, which is just below the state average of 86.6% and the national mark of 87%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,986, trailing both the Minnesota average of $8,463 and the national average of $13,000.
RTR Public Schools Leads the Region
RTR Public Schools is the largest district in the county, educating 620 students across three separate facilities. Other key providers include the Hendricks and Lake Benton public school districts, and the county currently operates without any charter school options.
A Purely Rural Learning Environment
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of just 128 students. RTR Secondary is the largest campus with 359 students, while Lincoln Elementary in Ivanhoe serves a small cohort of just 73 children.
Join a Tight-Knit Rural School Community
Families seeking small class sizes and personal attention will find Lincoln County's rural schools appealing. Consider exploring local real estate to find a home within these close-knit, community-focused school districts.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Lincoln County
Total Enrollment
1,021
students
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lincoln County
RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
IVANHOE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
12 Public Schools in Lincoln County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTR Secondary School | RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 6–12 | High | 359 |
| RTR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS | PK–5 | Primary | 261 |
| LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY | LAKE BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PK–6 | Primary | 116 |
| HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY | HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PK–6 | Primary | 98 |
| Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe | IVANHOE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | PK–6 | Primary | 73 |
| MNVSS | HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | 6–12 | High | 66 |
| Hendricks Senior High | HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | 7–12 | High | 47 |
| LAKE BENTON SECONDARY | LAKE BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | 7–12 | High | 1 |
| RTR ALC | Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Hendricks Learning Center - Credit | Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| RTR ALP | RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Hendricks Middle School | HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | 5–8 | Middle | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,986
State avg $8,463
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Lincoln County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
Lincoln County maintains a focused education infrastructure with 12 public schools serving 1,021 total students. The system is distributed across four school districts and includes seven high schools and four elementary schools.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform academically?
The county reports a graduation rate of 86.1%, which is just below the state average of 86.6% and the national mark of 87%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,986, trailing both the Minnesota average of $8,463 and the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
RTR Public Schools is the largest district in the county, educating 620 students across three separate facilities. Other key providers include the Hendricks and Lake Benton public school districts, and the county currently operates without any charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, creating an intimate average school size of just 128 students. RTR Secondary is the largest campus with 359 students, while Lincoln Elementary in Ivanhoe serves a small cohort of just 73 children.
How can I find homes near good schools in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
Families seeking small class sizes and personal attention will find Lincoln County's rural schools appealing. Consider exploring local real estate to find a home within these close-knit, community-focused school districts.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.