Is North Lincoln High a good school?

North Lincoln High ranks 184 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Lincoln High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended North Lincoln High.

What is the racial makeup of North Lincoln High?

Students at North Lincoln High are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into North Lincoln High?

North Lincoln High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pumpkin Center Intermediate Elementary : Pumpkin Center Primary Elementary : Rock Springs Elementary Middle : North Lincoln Middle

North Lincoln High

Summary:

North Lincoln High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, with a student population of 1,079. The school is part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Lincoln High stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently scoring above state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) tests. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 68.7% proficiency in Biology EOC, compared to 58.2% for the Lincoln County Schools district and 53.4% for the state. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its statewide ranking, which has ranged from 44th to 184th out of hundreds of North Carolina high schools over the past decade. North Lincoln High's Hispanic and Multi-racial student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 130 out of hundreds of high schools in the state.

While North Lincoln High outperforms nearby Lincolnton High and East Lincoln High schools, the nearby Challenger Early College High, which is in a different district, significantly outperforms North Lincoln High across all academic measures, ranking among the top 3 high schools in the state. Additionally, North Lincoln High has a less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Lincolnton High and Challenger Early College High, which have higher percentages of minority students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092

(704) 736-1969

District: Lincoln County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,071

Feeder schools for North Lincoln High:

Elementary:	Pumpkin Center Intermediate
	Pumpkin Center Primary
	Rock Springs Elementary
Middle:	North Lincoln Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Number of students: 1,079

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Lincoln High ranks better than 71.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Lincoln County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details North Lincoln High has the largest high school student body size in the Lincoln County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lincoln County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lincoln High is 22.7, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Lincoln County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare North Lincoln High employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lincoln High is $7,071. 3 high schools in the Lincoln County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lincoln High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lincoln High 184^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See North Lincoln High in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 66^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	74.45	40^th	431	90.7%
2007	69.56	79^th	453	82.6%
2008	75.71	37^th	477	92.2%
2009	80.62	21^st	490	95.7%
2010	75.91	40^th	499	92.0%
2011	75.81	47^th	506	90.7%
2012	69.10	75^th	502	85.1%
2013	70.38	42^nd	505	91.7%
2014	73.82	55^th	451	87.8%
2015	71.11	73^rd	531	86.3%
2016	68.36	76^th	507	85.0%
2017	79.95	50^th	476	89.5%
2018	83.87	44^th	469	90.6%
2019	80.50	55^th	514	89.3%
2021	77.92	119^th	594	80.0%
2022	70.86	165^th	621	73.4%
2023	71.00	172^nd	626	72.5%
2024	69.33	184^th	640	71.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.85	50^th	249	79.9%
2024	49.40	130^th	261	50.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.18	215^th	349	38.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	73.39	48^th	424	88.7%
2019	75.38	33^rd	446	92.6%
2021	66.54	42^nd	432	90.3%
2022	64.19	146^th	544	73.2%
2023	57.04	205^th	597	65.7%
2024	48.03	263^rd	613	57.1%

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Rank History for Female students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	84.17	42^nd	449	90.6%
2019	83.94	37^th	475	92.2%
2021	79.82	47^th	475	90.1%
2022	72.00	157^th	594	73.6%
2023	75.76	144^th	588	75.5%
2024	74.79	158^th	602	73.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.35	147^th	349	57.9%
2019	68.82	54^th	364	85.2%
2021	76.21	41^st	334	87.7%
2022	40.67	163^rd	330	50.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	77.54	37^th	325	88.6%
2021	79.04	24^th	337	92.9%
2022	46.29	275^th	398	30.9%
2023	69.11	130^th	403	67.7%
2024	60.90	189^th	403	53.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.13	48^th	463	89.6%
2019	75.99	60^th	488	87.7%
2021	75.86	56^th	481	88.4%
2022	69.43	163^rd	585	72.1%
2023	66.14	181^st	602	69.9%
2024	63.36	202^nd	607	66.7%

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Rank History for African American students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.25	179^th	430	58.4%
2024	48.04	176^th	437	59.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.19	36^th	340	89.4%
2019	88.46	14^th	354	96.0%
2021	81.57	27^th	370	92.7%
2022	73.09	96^th	436	78.0%
2023	70.41	99^th	449	78.0%
2024	60.39	130^th	454	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at North Lincoln High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	75.58	83^rd	427	80.6%
2019	71.63	79^th	444	82.2%
2021	67.32	92^nd	439	79.0%
2022	59.74	205^th	534	61.6%
2023	60.65	208^th	537	61.3%
2024	61.73	221^st	553	60.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	577	30	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
2005	807	45	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	878
2006	858	52	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	943
2007	909	33	3	35	2	n/a	n/a	20	1002
2008	919	29	1	34	4	n/a	n/a	22	1009
2009	961	50	1	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	1055
2010	967	54	4	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1064
2011	940	28	7	43	1	0	14	0	1033
2012	926	23	8	43	0	0	11	0	1011
2013	895	26	9	45	0	0	12	0	987
2014	876	19	10	55	2	0	22	0	984
2015	853	16	13	67	2	0	23	0	974
2016	852	18	16	67	2	0	31	0	986
2017	832	18	17	72	0	0	34	0	973
2018	860	16	11	65	1	0	30	0	983
2019	866	24	8	60	1	0	30	0	989
2020	861	23	8	57	0	0	45	0	994
2021	882	25	6	70	0	0	27	0	1010
2022	870	33	6	94	0	0	33	0	1036
2023	884	34	7	112	0	1	41	0	1079

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 North Lincoln High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	622	37.0	16.8	17.2
2005	878	50.0	17.6	17.7
2006	943	56.0	16.8	17.1
2007	1002	58.2	17.2	19.6
2008	1009	61.1	16.5	19.4
2009	1055	62.7	16.8	18.7
2010	1064	59.3	17.9	21.2
2011	1033	57.5	17.9	21.9
2012	1011	54.7	18.4	25.1
2013	987	56.1	17.5	25.1
2014	984	55.3	17.7	27.5
2015	974	56.0	17.3	28.7
2016	986	52.0	18.9	26.5
2017	973	49.0	19.8	24.8
2018	983	47.4	20.7	23
2019	989	47.5	20.7	18.7
2020	994	45.3	21.9	18.6
2021	1010	44.3	22.7	13.1
2022	1036	45.4	22.8	12.4
2023	1079	47.5	22.7	26.6

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 North Lincoln High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	622	37.0	16.8	17.2
2005	878	50.0	17.6	17.7
2006	943	56.0	16.8	17.1
2007	1002	58.2	17.2	19.6
2008	1009	61.1	16.5	19.4
2009	1055	62.7	16.8	18.7
2010	1064	59.3	17.9	21.2
2011	1033	57.5	17.9	21.9
2012	1011	54.7	18.4	25.1
2013	987	56.1	17.5	25.1
2014	984	55.3	17.7	27.5
2015	974	56.0	17.3	28.7
2016	986	52.0	18.9	26.5
2017	973	49.0	19.8	24.8
2018	983	47.4	20.7	23
2019	989	47.5	20.7	18.7
2020	994	45.3	21.9	18.6
2021	1010	44.3	22.7	13.1
2022	1036	45.4	22.8	12.4
2023	1079	47.5	22.7	26.6

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 North Lincoln High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$386 (5.5%)	$6,685 (94.5%)	$7,071

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lincoln High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 626 High schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Lincoln High)	81.5	64.8	16.7%
End of Course Biology (Lincoln County Schools)	70.7	56.7	14%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (North Lincoln High)	76.7	74.2	2.5%
End of Course English II (Lincoln County Schools)	63.3	62.2	1.1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (North Lincoln High)	66	59	7%
End of Course Math I (Lincoln County Schools)	52.7	45.5	7.2%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (North Lincoln High)	67.9	70.1	2.2%
End of Course Math III (Lincoln County Schools)	44.5	65.3	20.8%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	989	1079	9.1%
African American	24	34	41.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	60	112	86.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	866	884	2.1%
Two or More Races	30	41	36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.7%	26.6%	7.9%

Schools Near North Lincoln High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Lincoln High	Public	9-12	2737 Lee Lawing Road	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-1969	1,079	48	22.7	26.6%	884 (81.9%)	34 (3.2%)	112 (10.4%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.8%)	69.3	184^th of 640 public high schools	71.3%		71	172^nd of 626 public high schools	72.5%	12	68.7	70.4	57.6	68.9	$7,071	$386	$6,685
Asbury Academy	Public	6-12	221 Salem Church Road	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-4766	34	8	4.2	91.2%	25 (73.5%)	4 (11.8%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)								(n/a)		40.0			$21,466	$469	$20,997
Maiden High	Public	9-12	600 West Main Street	Maiden	28650	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 428-8197	870	49	17.7	45.9%	591 (67.9%)	47 (5.4%)	127 (14.6%)	61 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.9%)	59.8	235^th of 640 public high schools	63.3%		61	219^th of 626 public high schools	65.0%	16	63.1	54.6	61.0	69.0	$9,016	$684	$8,333
East Lincoln High	Public	9-12	6471 Hwy 73	Denver	28037	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-1860	1,047	48	22.0	28.8%	790 (75.5%)	85 (8.1%)	87 (8.3%)	20 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.0%)	65.2	202^nd of 640 public high schools	68.4%		63.7	204^th of 626 public high schools	67.4%	2	57.7	70.6	63.0	66.0	$7,000	$484	$6,516
Bandys High	Public	9-12	5040 E Bandys Road	Catawba	28609	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 241-1471	864	46	18.8	32.9%	715 (82.8%)	25 (2.9%)	75 (8.7%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.5%)	68.4	192^nd of 640 public high schools	70.0%		72.6	162^nd of 626 public high schools	74.1%	30	63.8	66.1	64.6	71.7	$8,843	$732	$8,111
Lincolnton High	Public	9-12	803 N Aspen St	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 735-3089	813	48	16.8	64.9%	380 (46.7%)	136 (16.7%)	241 (29.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.3%)	35.4	402^nd of 640 public high schools	37.2%		27.9	452^nd of 626 public high schools	27.8%	50	42.9	45.2	43.9	51.9	$9,236	$894	$8,342
Newton-Conover High	Public	9-12	338 W 15th Street	Newton	28658	Catawba County	Newton Conover City Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 465-0920	758	44	17.0	59.1%	332 (43.8%)	81 (10.7%)	223 (29.4%)	55 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.8%)	44	341^st of 640 public high schools	46.7%		31.9	420^th of 626 public high schools	32.9%	79	57.5	52.6	56.9	37.7	$10,228	$626	$9,601
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	301 West 18th St	Newton	28658	Catawba County	Newton Conover City Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 466-5581	193	9	22.4	23.8%	134 (69.4%)	6 (3.1%)	32 (16.6%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.3%)	79.8	134^th of 640 public high schools	79.1%		77.6	141^st of 626 public high schools	77.5%	7	79.2	91.2	45.5	76.5	$7,999	$741	$7,259
Lake Norman High	Public	9-12	186 Doolie Road	Mooresville	28117	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 799-8555	1,986	85	23.2	15.7%	1,511 (76.1%)	100 (5.0%)	195 (9.8%)	72 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (5.1%)	70.1	178^th of 640 public high schools	72.2%		70.3	177^th of 626 public high schools	71.7%	1	70.4	73.4	56.2	67.3	$6,712	$326	$6,386
North Gaston High	Public	9-12	1133 Ratchford Road	Dallas	28034	Gaston County	Gaston County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 922-5285	1,134	55	20.6	63.3%	554 (48.9%)	270 (23.8%)	233 (20.5%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (5.5%)	32.5	424^th of 640 public high schools	33.8%		34.4	401^st of 626 public high schools	35.9%	23	52.3	42.4	33.5	48.4	$8,686	$748	$7,938

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