Lincoln County High School is a high school located in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The school first opened for the 1979-1980 school year, with the first graduating class in 1980. LCHS serves grades 9-12, and is located at 1233 Huntsville Highway. The overall school letter grade was a B during the 2023-24 school year.
Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln County High School's student population of 1,171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,171 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln County High School's ranking?
Lincoln County High School is ranked #687 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lincoln County High School often compared to?
Lincoln County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln County High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lincoln County High School?
1,171 students attend Lincoln County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lincoln County High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lincoln County High School offer ?
Lincoln County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln County High School part of?
Lincoln County High School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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