Top Rankings
Lincoln County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,320 students in Lincoln County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Lincoln County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
3,320 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lincoln County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
58 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,941 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
267
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
267
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,030 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,927
$14,224
Spending / Student
$13,030
$13,964
Best Lincoln County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waynesburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,320 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #101 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
89% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,030 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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