Lincoln County Public Schools
Lincoln County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
25
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,320
students
School Districts
3
districts
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 North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lincoln County has 3 district entries. Lincoln County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 23 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Lincolnton has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
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
3 schools 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
25
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
14,320
25 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Schools
Lincoln Charter School
West Lake Preparatory Academy
25 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Charter School | Profile | Lincoln Charter School | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 2,263 |
| North Lincoln High | Profile | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,079 |
| East Lincoln High | Profile | Lincoln County Schools | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,047 |
| Lincolnton High | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 813 |
| North Lincoln Middle | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 776 |
| West Lincoln High | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 756 |
| East Lincoln Middle | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Iron Station, 28080Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 728 |
| Rock Springs Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Denver, 28037Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 647 |
| St James Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 633 |
| Lincolnton Middle | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 560 |
| West Lincoln Middle | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 554 |
| Catawba Springs Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 529 |
| West Lake Preparatory Academy | Listed only | West Lake Preparatory Academy | Denver, 28037Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 428 |
| Childers Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Battleground Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 403 |
| GE Massey Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Iron Station Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Iron Station, 28080Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
| North Brook Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Vale, 28168Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 364 |
| Union Elementary | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Vale, 28168Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 323 |
| Pumpkin Center Intermediate | Listed only | Lincoln County Schools | Lincolnton, 28092Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 315 |
Lincoln Charter School
Lincoln Charter School
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
North Lincoln High
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Rural: Fringe
East Lincoln High
Lincoln County Schools
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
Lincolnton High
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Town: Fringe
North Lincoln Middle
Lincoln County Schools
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
West Lincoln High
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Rural: Distant
East Lincoln Middle
Lincoln County Schools
Iron Station, 28080 / Rural: Fringe
Rock Springs Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Denver, 28037 / Town: Fringe
St James Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
Lincolnton Middle
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Rural: Fringe
West Lincoln Middle
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Rural: Distant
Catawba Springs Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
West Lake Preparatory Academy
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Denver, 28037 / Rural: Fringe
Childers Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Rural: Fringe
Battleground Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Town: Fringe
GE Massey Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / Town: Fringe
Iron Station Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Iron Station, 28080 / Town: Fringe
North Brook Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Vale, 28168 / Rural: Distant
Union Elementary
Lincoln County Schools
Vale, 28168 / Rural: Distant
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, 28092 / 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 North Carolina. 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 25 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. 3 schools 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?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lincoln County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.