For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,865 students in Lincoln County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
九游体育s in Lincoln County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
8 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
2,865 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lincoln County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.22
# American Indian Students
3 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
28 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,808 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
98%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
214
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
222
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,173
$15,963
Spending / Student
$15,196
$15,138
Best Lincoln County Schools School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Pk-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8130 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Midway Rd
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Vanatters Crk
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Hwy
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
West Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Dairy Rd
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Frk
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
Guyan Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Hwy
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County Schools School District?
Lincoln County Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,865 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County Schools School District?
Lincoln County Schools School District is ranked #50 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County Schools School District?
98% of Lincoln County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County Schools School District?
Lincoln County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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