LINCOLN COUNTY NINTH GRADE ACADEMY
Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy is a public secondary school that is part of the Lincoln County school district, located in Fayetteville, TN with about 309 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to first-year high school students. By focusing solely on the ninth-grade experience, the school aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic environment of the traditional high school setting. This focused approach allows staff to provide targeted support during a critical developmental year, helping students build the foundational academic skills and confidence necessary for success in their subsequent three years of high school.
The academy’s mission centers on fostering a smooth academic and social adjustment for its students. Because the entire student body shares the same grade level, the school environment is designed to minimize the pressures often associated with navigating a large high school campus, allowing freshmen to take on leadership roles and get involved in extracurricular activities early on. Through this concentrated academic model, Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy strives to improve student retention and performance by emphasizing personalized instruction and a supportive community culture.
For more information, contact Lincoln County Ninth Grade Academy at (931) 433-6156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
LINCOLN COUNTY NINTH GRADE ACADEMY is a public school in Fayetteville, TN with about 309 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln County
- Total Students:
- 309
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 309 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN COUNTY NINTH GRADE ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.