For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,138 students in Lincolnton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincolnton, NC are Asbury Academy, West Lincoln Middle School and Lincolnton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincolnton, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincolnton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincolnton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Startown Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Lincolnton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
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 middle schools in Lincolnton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincolnton, NC include Asbury Academy, West Lincoln Middle School and Lincolnton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincolnton?
3 public middle schools are located in Lincolnton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnton?
Lincolnton public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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