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Best Lincolnton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,174 students in Lincolnton, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC are North Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School and West Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincolnton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lincolnton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincolnton, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lincoln High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1969
Gr: 9-12 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lincolnton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 N Aspen St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3089
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
West Lincoln High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
172 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9453
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
West Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3980 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1504
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Lincolnton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2361 Startown Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Lcst
Vocational School
1 Timken Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 732-4084
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Pumpkin Center Primary
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincolnton, North Carolina

Lincolnton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kiser Intermediate (Closed 2023)
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincolnton, NC include North Lincoln High School, Lincolnton High School and West Lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincolnton?
14 public schools are located in Lincolnton.
What percentage of students in Lincolnton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lincolnton are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnton?
Lincolnton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincolnton are often viewed compared to one another?

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