Lincoln Academy

1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

lincoln.gcsnc.com/pages/Academy_at_Lincoln

630 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

The Academy at Lincoln, located at 1016 Lincoln Street in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a magnet middle school within the Guilford County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its specialized academic focus, particularly its "Gifted and Talented" programming, which offers an enriched and rigorous curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students. The school is known for fostering a competitive yet supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply in advanced studies, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

Beyond its academic rigor, the Academy at Lincoln places a strong emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school integrates technology into the classroom and offers various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests, ranging from the arts to leadership initiatives. By maintaining a clear focus on high standards and student development, Lincoln Academy serves as a prominent choice for families seeking an accelerated middle school pathway in the Greensboro area.

630

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	65
Black	335
Asian	102
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Black
335 (53.2 %)
Asian
102 (16.2 %)
White
94 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.3 %)
Two or More
33 (5.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)370-3471
Website:	http://lincoln.gcsnc.com/pages/Academy_at_Lincoln
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	693
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 4 55

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 191

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 173

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	191
Grade 7	169
Grade 8	173

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	52.5%
Male	299	47.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th