Is Lincoln County High School a good school?

Lincoln County High School ranks 61 st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,201 students attended Lincoln County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County High School?

Students at Lincoln County High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lincoln County High School?

Lincoln County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Flintville School Elementary : Highland Rim School Elementary : South Lincoln School Elementary : Unity School

Lincoln County High School

Summary:

Lincoln County High School is a public high school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, serving 1,201 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln County High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with 53.9% of students proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I compared to the state average of 45.3%, and 61.4% proficient or better in TNReady/US History compared to the state average of 39.5%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lincoln County High School also shows strong performance across various student subgroups, with female students ranking 44th out of 346 Tennessee high schools and male students ranking 84th out of 348.

When compared to nearby schools, Lincoln County High School outperforms both Moore County High School and Fayetteville High School in terms of statewide ranking and academic performance. Lincoln County High School also has a relatively high spending per student, at $9,203 compared to the state average of $8,373, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and support for special education and low-income students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1233 Huntsville HWY
Fayetteville, TN 37334

(931) 433-6505

District: Lincoln County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,088

Feeder schools for Lincoln County High School:

Elementary:	Flintville School
	Highland Rim School
	South Lincoln School
	Unity School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,201

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

7.2%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln County High School ranks better than 84.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln County High School is $10,088.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County High School 61^st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Lincoln County High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County 48^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	43.79	187^th	267	30.0%
2011	33.60	217^th	273	20.5%
2012	40.39	197^th	269	26.8%
2013	68.02	68^th	285	76.1%
2014	71.33	49^th	296	83.4%
2015	73.66	49^th	300	83.7%
2016	69.73	58^th	351	83.5%
2017	74.64	28^th	273	89.7%
2018	73.14	47^th	341	86.2%
2019	66.20	62^nd	342	81.9%
2021	59.57	87^th	347	74.9%
2022	70.57	55^th	358	84.6%
2023	65.63	74^th	384	80.7%
2024	73.55	61^st	392	84.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	67.19	18^th	159	88.7%
2019	30.77	95^th	127	25.2%
2021	52.71	34^th	125	72.8%
2022	55.75	38^th	151	74.8%
2023	61.39	27^th	154	82.5%
2024	43.95	81^st	183	55.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	77.00	21^st	308	93.2%
2019	51.78	112^th	302	62.9%
2021	71.51	32^nd	317	89.9%
2022	70.97	43^rd	322	86.6%
2023	65.97	54^th	330	83.6%
2024	65.69	68^th	337	79.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	71.25	49^th	337	85.5%
2021	68.30	50^th	340	85.3%
2022	69.86	56^th	350	84.0%
2023	62.72	91^st	366	75.1%
2024	78.53	39^th	365	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	62.32	75^th	329	77.2%
2021	47.59	140^th	332	57.8%
2022	70.75	47^th	349	86.5%
2023	67.97	65^th	359	81.9%
2024	66.83	79^th	366	78.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	50.11	67^th	199	66.3%
2019	43.73	88^th	187	52.9%
2021	32.44	134^th	208	35.6%
2022	47.55	88^th	222	60.4%
2023	44.12	108^th	239	54.8%
2024	50.98	96^th	240	60.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	70.09	28^th	159	82.4%
2019	71.78	24^th	153	84.3%
2021	55.40	60^th	180	66.7%
2022	68.59	32^nd	189	83.1%
2023	61.07	56^th	202	72.3%
2024	59.40	52^nd	209	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	70.10	55^th	307	82.1%
2019	61.49	75^th	301	75.1%
2021	53.51	98^th	306	68.0%
2022	63.13	77^th	312	75.3%
2023	57.86	98^th	325	69.8%
2024	66.84	72^nd	326	77.9%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1008	116	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1126
1989	1011	128	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1990	923	110	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	11	1051
1991	925	113	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1045
1992	911	111	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1993	939	106	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1051
1994	928	109	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1043
1995	972	104	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1079
1996	972	104	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1079
1997	991	103	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	-22	1078
1998	982	56	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	1045
1999	919	109	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	1036
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1138	1138
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1085	1085
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1031	1031
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1031	1031
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1082	1082
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1154	1154
2006	1027	128	9	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2007	1020	122	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1163
2008	1034	118	3	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1172
2009	999	120	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2010	985	99	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2011	999	111	2	20	0	0	4	0	1136
2012	949	92	3	20	1	0	8	0	1073
2013	868	73	3	21	2	0	11	0	978
2014	865	47	4	20	3	1	8	0	948
2015	879	29	2	21	5	0	3	0	939
2016	923	29	3	29	3	1	8	0	996
2017	854	19	4	37	3	1	5	0	923
2018	785	17	6	48	2	0	7	0	865
2019	785	24	6	56	2	0	8	0	881
2020	1074	27	7	70	2	0	17	0	1197
2021	1014	16	8	75	2	0	19	0	1134
2022	1032	23	7	76	1	0	21	0	1160
2023	1060	24	7	87	0	0	23	0	1201

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 County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1126	64.0	17.5	n/a
1989	1143	60.0	19.0	n/a
1990	1051	60.0	17.5	n/a
1991	1045	60.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1029	60.0	17.1	n/a
1993	1051	60.0	17.5	n/a
1994	1043	60.0	17.4	n/a
1995	1079	60.0	18.0	n/a
1996	1079	60.0	18.0	n/a
1997	1078	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1045	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1036	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1138	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	1085	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	1031	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	1031	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	1082	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1181	54.8	21.6	n/a
2007	1163	62.0	18.8	35.3
2008	1172	69.5	16.9	35
2009	1140	64.4	17.7	34.7
2010	1104	65.5	16.8	40.7
2011	1136	64.4	17.6	40.1
2012	1073	60.0	17.8	41.4
2013	978	60.0	16.3	41.6
2014	948	66.5	14.2	40.1
2015	939	64.0	14.6	47.1
2016	996	64.0	15.5	47.9
2017	923	63.5	14.5	n/a
2018	865	63.0	13.7	n/a
2019	881	63.0	13.9	n/a
2020	1197	76.0	15.7	40.7
2021	1134	65.5	17.2	n/a
2022	1160	66.5	17.4	n/a
2023	1201	66.5	18.0	n/a

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 County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1126	64.0	17.5	n/a
1989	1143	60.0	19.0	n/a
1990	1051	60.0	17.5	n/a
1991	1045	60.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1029	60.0	17.1	n/a
1993	1051	60.0	17.5	n/a
1994	1043	60.0	17.4	n/a
1995	1079	60.0	18.0	n/a
1996	1079	60.0	18.0	n/a
1997	1078	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	1045	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	1036	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	1138	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	1085	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	1031	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	1031	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	1082	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1154	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1181	54.8	21.6	n/a
2007	1163	62.0	18.8	35.3
2008	1172	69.5	16.9	35
2009	1140	64.4	17.7	34.7
2010	1104	65.5	16.8	40.7
2011	1136	64.4	17.6	40.1
2012	1073	60.0	17.8	41.4
2013	978	60.0	16.3	41.6
2014	948	66.5	14.2	40.1
2015	939	64.0	14.6	47.1
2016	996	64.0	15.5	47.9
2017	923	63.5	14.5	n/a
2018	865	63.0	13.7	n/a
2019	881	63.0	13.9	n/a
2020	1197	76.0	15.7	40.7
2021	1134	65.5	17.2	n/a
2022	1160	66.5	17.4	n/a
2023	1201	66.5	18.0	n/a

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 County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$264 (2.8%)	$8,522 (90.9%)	$9,371
2020	$255 (3.0%)	$7,657 (91.4%)	$8,373
2021	$638 (6.9%)	$8,179 (88.9%)	$9,203
2022	$666 (7.1%)	$8,213 (88.0%)	$9,337
2023	$795 (7.9%)	$8,723 (86.5%)	$10,088

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 342 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 384 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Algebra II (Lincoln County High School)	65.8	78.3	12.5%
10th Grade Algebra II (Lincoln County)	65.8	78.3	12.5%
10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	46.7	47.7	1%
10th Grade English II (Lincoln County High School)	52.7	57.1	4.4%
10th Grade English II (Lincoln County)	52.7	56.8	4.1%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Lincoln County High School)	27	25.6	1.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Lincoln County)	27	24.9	2.1%
10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)	28.2	23.8	4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Lincoln County High School)	22.9	28	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra II (Lincoln County)	22.9	26.8	3.9%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	16.8	0.9%
11th Grade US History (Lincoln County High School)	48.2	55.5	7.3%
11th Grade US History (Lincoln County)	48.2	53.3	5.1%
11th Grade US History (Tennessee)	29.6	39.7	10.1%
All Grades Algebra II (Lincoln County High School)	28.2	32.5	4.3%
All Grades Algebra II (Lincoln County)	28.2	31.2	3%
All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)	27.4	25.6	1.8%
All Grades US History (Lincoln County High School)	48	55.1	7.1%
All Grades US History (Lincoln County)	48	53.1	5.1%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English II (Lincoln County High School)	52.5	56.8	4.3%
All Grades English II (Lincoln County)	52.5	56.5	4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Lincoln County High School)	25.8	27.4	1.6%
All Grades Geometry (Lincoln County)	29.9	26.7	3.2%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	881	1201	36.3%
African American	24	24
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	56	87	55.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	785	1060	35%
Two or More Races	8	23	187.5%

Schools Near Lincoln County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)			TNReady English Language Arts (2024)			TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)			TNReady Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	1233 Huntsville HWY	Fayetteville	37334	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	No	(931) 433-6505	1,201	67	18.0		1,060 (88.3%)	24 (2.0%)	87 (7.2%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (1.9%)	73.6	61^st of 392 public high schools	84.4%		65.6	74^th of 384 public high schools	80.7%	13							33.8	31.4	83.3	38.4	43.3	83.8	51.7	8.3	53.9	61.5	61.4	39.1	39.0	59.0	58.4	80.0	33.7	9.1	34.2							$10,088	$795	$8,723
Fayetteville High School	Public	9-12	1800 Wilson PKWY	Fayetteville	37334	Lincoln County	Fayetteville	No	No	No	No	(931) 433-3158	383	27	14.4		192 (50.1%)	137 (35.8%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.6%)	28.9	279^th of 392 public high schools	28.8%		37.7	229^th of 384 public high schools	40.4%	50							7.0	7.0	73.3	5.7	15.7		41.3		40.7			16.9	16.9	48.1	48.1		10.8		10.8							$11,498	$1,564	$9,391
Moore County High School	Public	7-12	1502 Hwy 55	Lynchburg	37352	Moore County	Moore County	No	No	No	No	(931) 759-4231	423	32	13.2		382 (90.3%)	9 (2.1%)	18 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	60.8	116^th of 392 public high schools	70.4%		44.9	185^th of 384 public high schools	51.8%	69	25.4	57.4	41.1	14.3	32.8	23.4	8.2	8.1		45.1	44.4		63.6	80.0	64.2			25.8	25.8	50.8	50.8		41.4		38.7	50.8	55.0	52.8	52.4	58.3	55.3	$13,327	$1,000	$11,778

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