Is Lincoln High School a good school?

Lincoln High School ranks 191 st of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Lincoln High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln High School?

Students at Lincoln High School are 63% White, 32% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Lincoln High School

Summary:

Lincoln High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lincoln, Alabama, with a student population of 585. The school is part of the Talladega County school district, which is ranked 76 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lincoln High School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with only 17.83% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. The school also lags behind in Science (31.78% proficient) and English (17.21% proficient). However, the school has performed relatively well in supporting its special education students, ranking 30th out of 198 Alabama high schools. When compared to nearby schools, Lincoln High School generally performs better than Talladega County Central High, but lags behind Munford High School.

Lincoln High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's racial composition has also shifted over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American students. While the school's performance varies across different racial subgroups, its strong support for special education students and relatively high ranking for its African American students suggest that the school may have strategies or practices that could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

78989 AL Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096-7194

(256) 315-5295

District: Talladega County

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,014

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 585

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

African American:

32.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 50.5% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Talladega County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.71. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lincoln High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Lincoln High School has the largest high school student body size in the Talladega County School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), African American (32%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Talladega County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 18, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Talladega County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln High School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $10,014. 4 high schools in the Talladega County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 191^st of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Talladega County:

SchoolDigger ranks Talladega County 76^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	30.11	297^th	357	16.8%
2005	22.91	322^nd	359	10.3%
2006	44.76	242^nd	357	32.2%
2007	23.11	316^th	358	11.7%
2008	40.38	256^th	359	28.7%
2009	57.46	155^th	357	56.6%
2010	53.86	181^st	358	49.4%
2011	56.98	165^th	360	54.2%
2012	55.91	178^th	358	50.3%
2013	63.06	104^th	358	70.9%
2014	44.67	199^th	358	44.4%
2015	40.49	210^th	353	40.5%
2016	37.53	216^th	351	38.5%
2017	57.18	122^nd	353	65.4%
2018	46.32	186^th	356	47.8%
2019	47.17	204^th	366	44.3%
2021	46.14	184^th	371	50.4%
2022	57.45	126^th	367	65.7%
2023	49.09	162^nd	371	56.3%
2024	46.71	191^st	378	49.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	19.96	130^th	160	18.8%
2021	80.23	26^th	196	86.7%
2022	21.29	139^th	169	17.8%
2023	41.35	87^th	182	52.2%
2024	72.61	30^th	198	84.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.46	59^th	315	81.3%
2018	56.80	140^th	349	59.9%
2019	61.58	124^th	358	65.4%
2021	74.31	62^nd	361	82.8%
2022	70.67	72^nd	361	80.1%
2023	84.65	46^th	349	86.8%
2024	44.41	193^rd	375	48.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.94	168^th	343	51.0%
2018	48.68	181^st	347	47.8%
2019	50.36	175^th	354	50.6%
2021	34.34	235^th	359	34.5%
2022	67.22	107^th	367	70.8%
2023	40.51	196^th	358	45.3%
2024	34.74	234^th	366	36.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.02	88^th	339	74.0%
2018	43.38	201^st	350	42.6%
2019	39.93	212^th	357	40.6%
2021	56.50	137^th	366	62.6%
2022	47.17	174^th	366	52.5%
2023	55.79	130^th	358	63.7%
2024	56.23	146^th	368	60.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	61.13	40^th	189	78.8%
2018	41.36	119^th	223	46.6%
2019	38.70	131^st	224	41.5%
2021	62.99	45^th	228	80.3%
2022	77.85	34^th	222	84.7%
2023	22.35	195^th	224	12.9%
2024	43.72	104^th	231	55.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	46.15	105^th	230	54.3%
2018	40.05	177^th	300	41.0%
2019	47.48	156^th	313	50.2%
2021	38.09	188^th	319	41.1%
2022	46.47	151^st	326	53.7%
2023	56.72	120^th	317	62.1%
2024	46.82	149^th	325	54.2%

See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	807	807
1989	460	369	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
1990	463	362	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1991	241	184	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1992	250	180	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1993	247	171	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1994	245	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1995	226	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1996	226	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1997	229	160	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1998	243	161	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1999	231	176	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2000	238	176	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2001	242	175	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2002	256	156	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2003	256	156	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2004	227	161	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	227	162	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2006	250	166	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2007	285	189	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	479
2008	308	188	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
2009	317	180	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
2010	316	183	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	504
2011	343	188	2	5	1	0	2	0	541
2012	309	190	5	7	1	0	0	0	512
2013	304	197	5	9	2	0	2	0	519
2014	335	174	6	10	0	0	4	0	529
2015	333	167	2	8	0	0	7	0	517
2016	339	173	2	9	0	0	6	0	529
2017	363	161	2	10	0	0	8	0	544
2018	334	160	3	11	0	0	5	0	513
2019	353	164	3	13	0	0	5	0	538
2020	363	170	2	13	0	0	8	0	556
2021	382	155	4	12	1	0	11	0	565
2022	372	158	3	14	1	1	10	0	559
2023	367	187	3	11	1	1	15	0	585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	807	38.0	21.2	0
1989	830	41.0	20.2	n/a
1990	827	43.0	19.2	0
1991	425	22.0	19.3	n/a
1992	430	22.0	19.5	n/a
1993	419	21.0	20.0	n/a
1994	399	22.0	18.1	n/a
1995	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1996	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1997	389	20.7	18.8	38.6
1998	406	21.5	18.9	37.9
1999	411	20.0	20.6	52.3
2000	416	20.0	20.8	48.3
2001	420	21.0	20.0	58.1
2002	417	23.4	17.8	56.8
2003	417	23.4	17.8	56.8
2004	394	26.8	14.7	58.6
2005	397	27.0	14.7	63.2
2006	418	26.0	16.1	56.9
2007	479	24.0	20.0	56.6
2008	499	26.6	18.8	56.9
2009	500	27.3	18.1	63
2010	504	28.4	17.6	64
2011	541	31.3	17.2	69.7
2012	512	33.3	15.3	67.8
2013	519	32.0	16.1	68.2
2014	529	27.8	19.0	66.7
2015	517	27.0	19.1	66
2016	529	27.0	19.5	62.8
2017	544	27.8	19.5	60.7
2018	513	29.7	17.2	62.2
2019	538	27.8	19.3	64.5
2020	556	28.9	19.1	65.5
2021	565	30.4	18.5	60.5
2022	559	25.3	22.0	54.2
2023	585	32.3	18.0	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	807	38.0	21.2	0
1989	830	41.0	20.2	n/a
1990	827	43.0	19.2	0
1991	425	22.0	19.3	n/a
1992	430	22.0	19.5	n/a
1993	419	21.0	20.0	n/a
1994	399	22.0	18.1	n/a
1995	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1996	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1997	389	20.7	18.8	38.6
1998	406	21.5	18.9	37.9
1999	411	20.0	20.6	52.3
2000	416	20.0	20.8	48.3
2001	420	21.0	20.0	58.1
2002	417	23.4	17.8	56.8
2003	417	23.4	17.8	56.8
2004	394	26.8	14.7	58.6
2005	397	27.0	14.7	63.2
2006	418	26.0	16.1	56.9
2007	479	24.0	20.0	56.6
2008	499	26.6	18.8	56.9
2009	500	27.3	18.1	63
2010	504	28.4	17.6	64
2011	541	31.3	17.2	69.7
2012	512	33.3	15.3	67.8
2013	519	32.0	16.1	68.2
2014	529	27.8	19.0	66.7
2015	517	27.0	19.1	66
2016	529	27.0	19.5	62.8
2017	544	27.8	19.5	60.7
2018	513	29.7	17.2	62.2
2019	538	27.8	19.3	64.5
2020	556	28.9	19.1	65.5
2021	565	30.4	18.5	60.5
2022	559	25.3	22.0	54.2
2023	585	32.3	18.0	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,489 (14.9%)	$8,495 (84.8%)	$10,014

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 162^nd of 371 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Lincoln High School)	35.3	18.3	17%
End of Course Mathematics (Talladega County)	29.1	15.3	13.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Lincoln High School)	33.3	31.3	2%
End of Course Science (Talladega County)	33.3	24.8	8.5%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	538	585	8.7%
African American	164	187	14%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	13	11	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	353	367	4%
Two or More Races	5	15	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	68.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Lincoln High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	78989 AL Hwy 77	Lincoln	35096	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5295	585	32	18.0	68.2%	367 (62.7%)	187 (32.0%)	11 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	46.7	191^st of 378 public high schools	49.5%		49.1	162^nd of 371 public high schools	56.3%	29			17.8		31.8			17.2	$10,014	$1,489	$8,495
Talladega County Central High	Public	7-12	5104 Howell Cove Rd	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5340	126	7	17.2	91.3%	11 (8.7%)	114 (90.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.3	303^rd of 378 public high schools	19.8%		6.6	369^th of 371 public high schools	0.5%	66	3.7	11.1	4.2	21.1	20.8	37.0	31.6	8.7	$18,735	$2,148	$16,557
Pell City High School	Public	9-12	1300 Cogswell Ave	Pell City	35125	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	No	(205) 338-2250	1,171	61	19.1	55.1%	915 (78.1%)	162 (13.8%)	52 (4.4%)	14 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	45.4	199^th of 378 public high schools	47.4%		59.9	123^rd of 371 public high schools	66.8%	76			15.9		29.3			20.3	$9,837	$969	$8,858
Munford High School	Public	9-12	300 Cedars Road	Munford	36268	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5220	416	23	17.7	71.9%	299 (71.9%)	96 (23.1%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	53.7	152^nd of 378 public high schools	59.8%		62.9	118^th of 371 public high schools	68.2%	34			12.9		32.6			29.4	$9,933	$1,567	$8,336
Ohatchee High School	Public	7-12	100 Cherokee Trl	Ohatchee	36271	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4900	413	23	18.3	60.0%	385 (93.2%)	15 (3.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	68.4	87^th of 378 public high schools	77.0%		72.2	82^nd of 371 public high schools	77.9%	5	9.8	23.0	17.7	32.8	38.8	50.8	54.1	36.9	$9,824	$1,264	$8,515
Wellborn High School	Public	7-12	135 Pinson Rd	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7603	491	31	15.8	80.7%	378 (77.0%)	73 (14.9%)	32 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	50.4	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		39.3	206^th of 371 public high schools	44.5%	39	7.8	15.8	14.5	29.8	29.0	33.3	57.1	27.6	$10,951	$2,397	$8,508
Eden Area Technical Center	Public	9-12	45 County Road 33	Ashville	35953	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 594-7055	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
E H Gentry Technical Facility	Public	7-12	1105 Fort Lashley	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Alabama Inst Deaf And Blind	No	No	No	No	(256) 761-3402																			(n/a)
Talladega High School	Public	9-12	1177 McMillan Street East	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5656	446	21	20.8	84.1%	94 (21.1%)	316 (70.9%)	23 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	30.5	264^th of 378 public high schools	30.2%		35.8	226^th of 371 public high schools	39.1%	38			3.2		21.1			22.2	$9,880	$1,596	$8,279
Talladega Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	110 Piccadilly Cir	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	No	(256) 315-5676	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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