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Lincoln Charter School

North Carolina · Public School District
1
Schools
2,263
Students
$9,397
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lincoln Charter School is a public school district in North Carolina serving 2,263 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,397 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Charter SchoolCharterKG–122,263
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,397-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
21%
State
72.1%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal
6.6%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
2,263
Students
—
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,397, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln Charter School?
Lincoln Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 2,263 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lincoln Charter School?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lincoln Charter School spend per student?
Lincoln Charter School spends $9,397 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Lincoln Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lincoln Charter School serve?
Lincoln Charter School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lincoln Charter School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lincoln Charter School is 37/100. 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.