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Lincoln County Middle School

Summary:

Lincoln County Middle School is a public middle school in Lincolnton, Georgia, serving 258 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 37th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

This school consistently outperforms the state and county averages in academic performance, with 91.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 44.8% in Lincoln County and 44% in Georgia. The school also excels in 8th-grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Over the years, Lincoln County Middle School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 276th out of 545 Georgia middle schools in 2015-2016 to 115th out of 588 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 13.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Washington-Wilkes Middle School (13.7).

Despite serving a population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 57.36% to 62.68% over the past three school years, Lincoln County Middle School has maintained strong academic performance and continues to outperform the Wilkes County school in various metrics, suggesting that it is a stronger-performing school in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Charles Ward Elam Dr # B
       Lincolnton, GA  30817

(706) 359-3069

District: Lincoln County

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,085 Help


Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln County Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincoln County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
African American:
30.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln County Middle School ranks better than 80.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (30.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln County Middle School is $10,085.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Middle School 115th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lincoln County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lincoln County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County 37th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.73 194th 420 53.8%
2007 60.45 187th 445 58.0%
2008 67.94 139th 462 69.9%
2009 69.80 123rd 466 73.6%
2010 73.72 102nd 494 79.4%
2011 75.68 99th 504 80.4%
2012 71.24 128th 508 74.8%
2013 59.06 239th 527 54.6%
2014 59.87 232nd 521 55.5%
2015 51.19 242nd 537 54.9%
2016 46.69 276th 545 49.4%
2017 57.46 204th 539 62.2%
2018 54.54 219th 543 59.7%
2019 56.86 216th 559 61.4%
2021 68.46 156th 542 71.2%
2022 70.90 145th 567 74.4%
2023 77.27 114th 577 80.2%
2024 76.97 115th 588 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 199 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 209 146 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 209 146 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 198 151 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 199 155 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 357
2006 200 138 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 341
2007 186 122 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 313
2008 191 111 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 307
2009 164 108 1 0 4 n/a n/a 5 282
2010 163 92 1 0 1 0 1 0 258
2011 200 126 2 0 1 0 9 0 338
2012 168 90 2 2 1 0 5 0 268
2013 166 91 2 1 1 0 11 0 272
2014 160 101 4 6 1 0 8 0 280
2015 152 102 2 5 0 0 5 0 266
2016 131 99 2 4 0 0 6 0 242
2017 140 84 1 2 0 0 2 0 229
2018 136 92 1 4 0 0 7 0 240
2019 143 97 0 7 0 0 10 0 257
2020 143 108 0 4 0 0 10 0 265
2021 159 112 0 0 0 0 5 0 276
2022 151 103 0 2 0 0 7 0 263
2023 157 90 0 3 0 0 8 0 258
2024 182 83 0 3 0 0 7 0 275

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 359 20.2 17.8 57.7
2002 356 25.1 14.2 62.9
2003 356 25.1 14.2 62.9
2004 354 25.9 13.7 63.6
2005 357 27.1 13.2 61.1
2006 341 27.3 12.5 65.5
2007 313 26.7 11.7 67
2008 307 26.1 11.8 58.9
2009 282 24.2 11.7 61
2010 258 23.1 11.1 63.2
2011 338 25.8 13.1 68.3
2012 268 20.9 12.8 59.3
2013 272 18.7 14.5 61
2014 280 19.2 14.5 57.5
2015 266 19.0 14.0 62.8
2016 242 19.0 12.7 68.6
2017 229 18.9 12.1 61.6
2018 240 18.7 12.8 65.4
2019 257 18.5 13.8 69.3
2020 265 18.3 14.4 67.9
2021 276 20.6 13.3 62.7
2022 263 20.6 12.7 n/a
2023 258 19.9 12.9 57.4
2024 275 20.9 13.1 65.1

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 359 20.2 17.8 57.7
2002 356 25.1 14.2 62.9
2003 356 25.1 14.2 62.9
2004 354 25.9 13.7 63.6
2005 357 27.1 13.2 61.1
2006 341 27.3 12.5 65.5
2007 313 26.7 11.7 67
2008 307 26.1 11.8 58.9
2009 282 24.2 11.7 61
2010 258 23.1 11.1 63.2
2011 338 25.8 13.1 68.3
2012 268 20.9 12.8 59.3
2013 272 18.7 14.5 61
2014 280 19.2 14.5 57.5
2015 266 19.0 14.0 62.8
2016 242 19.0 12.7 68.6
2017 229 18.9 12.1 61.6
2018 240 18.7 12.8 65.4
2019 257 18.5 13.8 69.3
2020 265 18.3 14.4 67.9
2021 276 20.6 13.3 62.7
2022 263 20.6 12.7 n/a
2023 258 19.9 12.9 57.4
2024 275 20.9 13.1 65.1

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $655 (5.8%) $10,700 (94.2%) $11,355
2018 $592 (5.5%) $10,123 (94.5%) $10,716
2019 $599 (5.9%) $9,486 (94.1%) $10,085

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 216th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 114th of 577 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Middle School)39.141.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County)39.141.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Middle School)3750
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County)3750
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Middle School)34.145.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County)34.145.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Middle School)43.946.5
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County)43.946.5
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Middle School)53.851.2
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County)53.851.2
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Middle School)63.256
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County)63.256
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lincoln County Middle School)28.645.8
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Lincoln County)28.645.8
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln County Middle School)42.345.2
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln County)42.345.2
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lincoln County Middle School)90.5100
 9.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lincoln County)3730
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students257258
 0.4%
African American9790
 7.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic73
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White143157
 9.8%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%57.4%
 11.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln County Middle School

Lincoln County Middle School ranks 115th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Lincoln County Middle School.

Students at Lincoln County Middle School are 66% White, 30% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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