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Lincoln County

Kentucky · Public School District
7
Schools
3,416
Students
$14,281
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
67.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Lincoln County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,416 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,281 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crab Orchard Elementary SchoolPK–05298
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–05211
Hustonville Elementary SchoolPK–05432
Stanford Elementary SchoolPK–05589
Waynesburg Elementary SchoolPK–05190
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln County Middle School06–08745
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln County High School09–12951
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,281Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
19%
State
49.9%
Local (property tax)
18.5%
Federal
31.6%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (19%), with notable federal support (32%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,416
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
32% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,416 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lincoln County?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lincoln County spend per student?
Lincoln County spends $14,281 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lincoln County?
68% of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln County?
No, Lincoln County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lincoln County serve?
Lincoln County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lincoln County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lincoln County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.