Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,433
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#30
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,433 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower 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
8 public schools and 1 district 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,433
$340 below the state average
School coverage
8
1 district 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 8 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Small-system county
Lincoln County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#30
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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 SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
2,942 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
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, West Virginia
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.
Primary and Secondary Education in Lincoln
Lincoln County operates eight public schools, featuring six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These facilities provide an educational home for 2,942 students across the county's single district.
High Success Rates in a Rural Setting
The graduation rate of 92.0% stands out as a success, beating the national average and nearly matching the West Virginia state average. The county achieves this with a per-pupil spend of $7,433, trailing the state average slightly by roughly $300 per student.
Unified District Management in Lincoln
Lincoln County Schools manages 100% of the public enrollment, with no charter schools currently available in the area. This unified structure ensures that resources are shared across the eight traditional campuses serving the 2,942 students.
Purely Rural Campuses and Medium Sizes
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent educational feel across the district. While the average school size is 368, Lincoln County High is the largest hub with 852 students, serving as a major community anchor.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
2,942
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
8 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
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 | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | HAMLIN, 25523Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 852 |
| WEST HAMLIN ELEMENTARY | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEST HAMLIN, 25571Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 435 |
| HAMLIN PK-8 | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | HAMLIN, 25523Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 434 |
| DUVAL PK-8 | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | GRIFFITHSVILLE, 25521Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 351 |
| HARTS PK-8 | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | HARTS, 25524Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 303 |
| MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | ALUM CREEK, 25003Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 256 |
| GUYAN VALLEY MIDDLE | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | BRANCHLAND, 25506Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 235 |
| RANGER ELEMENTARY | Record | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS | RANGER, 25557Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 76 |
LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
HAMLIN, 25523 / Rural: Distant
WEST HAMLIN ELEMENTARY
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEST HAMLIN, 25571 / Rural: Distant
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
ALUM CREEK, 25003 / Rural: Fringe
GUYAN VALLEY MIDDLE
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
BRANCHLAND, 25506 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,433
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Lincoln County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
Lincoln County operates eight public schools, featuring six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These facilities provide an educational home for 2,942 students across the county's single district.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 92.0% stands out as a success, beating the national average and nearly matching the West Virginia state average. The county achieves this with a per-pupil spend of $7,433, trailing the state average slightly by roughly $300 per student.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
Lincoln County Schools manages 100% of the public enrollment, with no charter schools currently available in the area. This unified structure ensures that resources are shared across the eight traditional campuses serving the 2,942 students.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent educational feel across the district. While the average school size is 368, Lincoln County High is the largest hub with 852 students, serving as a major community anchor.
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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.