Best Public Schools in Lincoln, NH

The city of Lincoln, New Hampshire is home to three schools in the Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative School District, serving students from elementary through high school. The standout schools in this district are Lin-Wood Public School (Middle), which ranks 28th out of 130 New Hampshire middle schools, and Lin-Wood Public School (High), which ranks 17th out of 85 New Hampshire high schools.

Lin-Wood Public School (Middle) consistently performs well on state assessments, with 61% of students proficient or better in math and 67% in reading. The school's 7th grade students stand out, with 75% proficient in math and 80% proficient in reading. Lin-Wood Public School (High) also impresses, with 82% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in reading and outperforming the state and district averages on the SAT.

In contrast, Lin-Wood Public School (Elem) has more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing below the district and state averages. The district's focus on small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 6.8 to 7.6, may contribute to the strong performance at the middle and high school levels. However, the relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the high school, suggest the schools serve a more affluent student population, which could also be a factor in their academic success.