LINCOLN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
81 PANTHER WAY
HAMLIN, WV 25523
852 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lincoln County High School, located in Hamlin, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Lincoln County. As a consolidated school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its identity as the "Panthers," fostering a spirit of local tradition and school pride among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the rural fabric of Lincoln County, emphasizing student engagement through athletic programs, vocational training, and various clubs. By providing a broad range of resources and student support services, Lincoln County High School strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local community in Hamlin.
852
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    838 (98.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)824-6000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 295
Grade 10 192
Grade 11 161
Grade 12 204
Gender Ratio