Is Lincoln County High School a good school?

Lincoln County High School ranks 36 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 837 students attended Lincoln County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County High School?

Students at Lincoln County High School are 99% White.

What schools feed into Lincoln County High School?

Lincoln County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Duval Pk-8 Elementary : Hamlin Pk-8 Elementary : Harts Pk-8 Elementary : Midway Elementary School Elementary : Ranger Elementary Elementary : West Hamlin Elementary Middle : Guyan Valley Middle

Lincoln County High School

Summary:

Lincoln County High School is a public high school in Hamlin, West Virginia, serving 852 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln County High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.36%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower representation of minority students. The school's academic performance has shown mixed results, with its statewide ranking improving from 105th out of 122 high schools in 2016-2017 to 36th out of 112 high schools in 2023-2024. However, its performance on state assessments remains below the state average, with only 13.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 17.9%. The school also shows significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and the school's performance for special education and disabled students being particularly low.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Nitro High School and Saint Albans High School in the Kanawha County Schools district, Lincoln County High School generally underperforms. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (52.07%) at Lincoln County High School may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523

(304) 824-6000

District: Lincoln County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,622

Feeder schools for Lincoln County High School:

Elementary:	Duval Pk-8
	Hamlin Pk-8
	Harts Pk-8
	Midway Elementary School
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	Ranger Elementary
	West Hamlin Elementary
Middle:	Guyan Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 837

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.9%

African American:

0.4%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln County High School ranks better than 67.9% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.94. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.9%), African American (0.4%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln County High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln County High School employs 56.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln County High School is $12,622.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County High School 36^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Lincoln County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 44^th of 55 West Virginia 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	WV State Percentile
2009	14.38	107^th	111	3.6%
2010	12.28	110^th	112	1.8%
2011	11.27	111^th	113	1.8%
2012	13.32	108^th	113	4.4%
2013	13.88	110^th	114	3.5%
2014	24.94	103^rd	115	10.4%
2015	24.94	98^th	117	16.2%
2016	28.64	96^th	119	19.3%
2017	24.71	105^th	122	13.9%
2018	22.47	93^rd	115	19.1%
2019	22.50	92^nd	114	19.3%
2021	22.98	89^th	113	21.2%
2022	42.95	64^th	112	42.9%
2023	54.07	45^th	112	59.8%
2024	65.94	36^th	112	67.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.94	23^rd	38	39.5%

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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	WV State Percentile
2017	49.74	46^th	118	61.0%
2018	91.52	6^th	103	94.2%
2019	30.51	56^th	85	34.1%
2023	64.30	26^th	89	70.8%
2024	28.89	68^th	89	23.6%

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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	WV State Percentile
2017	33.22	92^nd	121	24.0%
2018	40.43	71^st	112	36.6%
2021	23.66	91^st	111	18.0%
2022	77.37	18^th	109	83.5%
2023	80.07	12^th	107	88.8%
2024	74.00	25^th	110	77.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.58	4^th	13	69.2%
2024	76.35	3^rd	15	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	23.43	108^th	119	9.2%
2018	21.09	92^nd	111	17.1%
2019	17.67	100^th	109	8.3%
2021	31.71	74^th	110	32.7%
2022	62.29	38^th	108	64.8%
2023	69.87	27^th	108	75.0%
2024	76.59	21^st	110	80.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.77	73^rd	84	13.1%
2022	34.55	66^th	91	27.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	27.39	102^nd	122	16.4%
2018	27.36	81^st	111	27.0%
2019	32.23	77^th	109	29.4%
2021	20.16	93^rd	110	15.5%
2022	21.04	92^nd	108	14.8%
2023	34.71	71^st	108	34.3%
2024	49.69	51^st	109	53.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	41.62	34^th	47	27.7%

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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	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	46.20	43^rd	82	47.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	14.76	56^th	59	5.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	23.93	108^th	122	11.5%
2018	21.21	92^nd	113	18.6%
2019	21.87	90^th	112	19.6%
2021	21.21	90^th	113	20.4%
2022	40.64	66^th	111	40.5%
2023	52.38	50^th	112	55.4%
2024	63.20	40^th	111	64.0%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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: West Virginia 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	Total
2007	902	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	904
2008	860	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	863
2009	872	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	878
2010	882	10	1	0	0	0	0	893
2011	881	9	0	1	0	0	0	891
2012	883	8	0	1	0	0	0	892
2013	896	9	0	1	0	0	1	907
2014	869	6	0	1	0	0	1	877
2015	906	8	1	1	1	0	1	918
2016	862	5	2	1	0	0	1	871
2017	840	8	3	3	0	0	1	855
2018	839	6	3	5	0	0	2	855
2019	827	7	2	3	0	0	6	845
2020	869	6	2	2	0	0	3	882
2021	906	4	1	2	0	0	5	918
2022	861	3	0	2	0	0	7	873
2023	838	6	0	2	0	0	6	852
2024	828	3	0	3	0	0	3	837

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
2007	904	66.0	13.7	60.5
2008	863	65.0	13.3	57.4
2009	878	61.0	14.4	54.6
2010	893	60.5	14.7	55.4
2011	891	62.8	14.1	61.1
2012	892	67.5	13.2	57.3
2013	907	65.0	13.9	39.3
2014	877	64.0	13.7	n/a
2015	918	62.0	14.8	43.1
2016	871	62.0	14.0	48
2017	855	61.0	14.0	37.9
2018	855	60.0	14.2	57.2
2019	845	60.0	14.0	51.6
2020	882	56.5	15.6	49.4
2021	918	58.0	15.8	52.1
2022	873	55.5	15.7	n/a
2023	852	55.5	15.3	n/a
2024	837	56.5	14.8	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
2007	904	66.0	13.7	60.5
2008	863	65.0	13.3	57.4
2009	878	61.0	14.4	54.6
2010	893	60.5	14.7	55.4
2011	891	62.8	14.1	61.1
2012	892	67.5	13.2	57.3
2013	907	65.0	13.9	39.3
2014	877	64.0	13.7	n/a
2015	918	62.0	14.8	43.1
2016	871	62.0	14.0	48
2017	855	61.0	14.0	37.9
2018	855	60.0	14.2	57.2
2019	845	60.0	14.0	51.6
2020	882	56.5	15.6	49.4
2021	918	58.0	15.8	52.1
2022	873	55.5	15.7	n/a
2023	852	55.5	15.3	n/a
2024	837	56.5	14.8	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	$1,699 (13.5%)	$10,923 (86.5%)	$12,622

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 112 High schools	40.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County High School)	10.3	17.5	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	10.3	17.5	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County High School)	43.4	48.3	4.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	43.4	48.3	4.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln County High School)	22.9	28.9	6%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln County Schools)	22.9	28.9	6%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	845	852	0.8%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	827	838	1.3%
Two or More Races	6	6

Schools Near Lincoln County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment Science (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	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	81 Panther Way	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 824-6000	837	57	14.8		828 (98.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	65.9	36^th of 112 public high schools	67.9%		54.1	45^th of 112 public high schools	59.8%	9	13.9	54.9	32.0	$12,622	$1,699	$10,923
Cabell Midland High School	Public	9-12	11315 US Route 60	Ona	25545	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7400	1,713	98	17.4		1,614 (94.2%)	11 (0.6%)	27 (1.6%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (2.6%)	85.8	12^th of 112 public high schools	89.3%		87	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%	1	22.6	59.5	35.5	$10,821	$1,304	$9,517
Hurricane High School	Public	9-12	3350 Teays Valley Rd	Hurricane	25526	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 562-1729	1,228	79	15.5		1,108 (90.2%)	40 (3.3%)	14 (1.1%)	17 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (3.8%)	92.8	8^th of 112 public high schools	92.9%		97	5^th of 112 public high schools	95.5%	3	29.4	62.5	36.0	$10,861	$481	$10,380
Cabell County Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	1035 Norway Ave	Huntington	25705	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5106	0	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Way	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-6400	1,721	118	14.6		1,228 (71.4%)	219 (12.7%)	49 (2.8%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	211 (12.3%)	79.2	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%		75.2	22^nd of 112 public high schools	80.4%	6	20.7	57.1	32.7	$12,472	$2,119	$10,353
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	100 Pioneer Rd	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-5639	575	48	12.1		562 (97.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	15.7	100^th of 112 public high schools	10.7%		59.1	42^nd of 112 public high schools	62.5%	58	7.4	40.7	11.1	$11,047	$823	$10,224
Nitro High School	Public	9-12	1300 Park Ave	Nitro	25143	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 755-4321	798	41	19.4		676 (84.7%)	56 (7.0%)	19 (2.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.3%)	69.7	31^st of 112 public high schools	72.3%		73	25^th of 112 public high schools	77.7%	6	19.2	53.0	29.8	$10,669	$1,035	$9,634
Saint Albans High School	Public	9-12	2100 Kanawha Ter	Saint Albans	25177	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 722-0212	900	52	17.3		784 (87.1%)	52 (5.8%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.6%)	78	19^th of 112 public high schools	83.0%		96.8	6^th of 112 public high schools	94.6%	13	21.6	54.4	32.8	$10,761	$1,109	$9,652
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	2850 5th Ave	Huntington	25702	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5060	57	8	7.1		45 (78.9%)	8 (14.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)				$25,958	$1,849	$24,109

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