Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,374
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#11
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,374 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
11 public schools and 2 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,374
$159 above the state average
School coverage
11
2 districts 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 11 public schools across 2 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.
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.
Dominant-district county
Lincoln County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#11
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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 and high visible
4,002 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Fayetteville
Elementary to high school visible
1,185 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lincoln County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County 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 County, Tennessee
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.
Lincoln County's Dual-District Landscape
Lincoln County supports 5,187 students through 11 public schools and two distinct districts. The system includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with two specialized campuses. This structure provides varied educational paths for students across the county.
Lincoln County and Fayetteville Districts
The area is served by the Lincoln County district, with 4,002 students, and the Fayetteville district, which serves 1,185 students. Charter schools do not operate here, as the focus remains on these two established local systems. This dual-district approach allows for specialized town and rural school management.
Diverse Town and Rural Locales
The county features seven schools in town settings and four in rural areas, offering families a choice of environments. Lincoln County High School is the largest at 1,201 students, while Flintville School offers a smaller PK-8 environment with 513 students. The average enrollment across all schools is a manageable 472 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
5,187
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Lincoln County
Lincoln County
GuideFayetteville
11 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Profile | Lincoln County | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,201 |
| Highland Rim School | Record | Lincoln County | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 765 |
| South Lincoln School | Record | Lincoln County | Fayetteville, 37334Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 652 |
| Ralph Askins School | Record | Fayetteville | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 555 |
| Flintville School | Record | Lincoln County | Flintville, 37335Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 513 |
| Unity School | Record | Lincoln County | Petersburg, 37144Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 436 |
| Fayetteville High School | Record | Fayetteville | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 383 |
| Blanche School | Record | Lincoln County | Taft, 38488Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 327 |
| Fayetteville Middle School | Record | Fayetteville | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Lincoln Central Virtual Academy | Record | Lincoln County | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 57 |
| Lincoln Central Academy | Record | Lincoln County | Fayetteville, 37334Town: Distant | 4–12 | Other | 51 |
Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County
Fayetteville, 37334 / Town: Distant
Fayetteville Middle School
Fayetteville
Fayetteville, 37334 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Lincoln County
Fayetteville, 37334 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,374
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Lincoln County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Tennessee?
Lincoln County supports 5,187 students through 11 public schools and two distinct districts. The system includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with two specialized campuses. This structure provides varied educational paths for students across the county.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Tennessee?
The area is served by the Lincoln County district, with 4,002 students, and the Fayetteville district, which serves 1,185 students. Charter schools do not operate here, as the focus remains on these two established local systems. This dual-district approach allows for specialized town and rural school management.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
The county features seven schools in town settings and four in rural areas, offering families a choice of environments. Lincoln County High School is the largest at 1,201 students, while Flintville School offers a smaller PK-8 environment with 513 students. The average enrollment across all schools is a manageable 472 students.
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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.