Lincoln County High School

Lincoln County
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr
Lincolnton, GA 30817
367 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lincoln County High School, located in Lincolnton, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lincoln County School District. As a rural community-centered school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, technical training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the broader Lincolnton community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lincoln County High School places a significant emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various clubs. By balancing academic rigor with these community-oriented programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to society. The institution maintains an active digital presence via its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and students to access school calendars, academic resources, and district-wide updates.
367
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (58.0 %)
  • Black
    132 (36.0 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lincoln County
Phone: (706)359-3121
Website: http://lchs.lincolncountyschools.org/home
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio