For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,865 students in Lincoln County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Lincoln County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
8 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
2,865 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Graduation Rate
82%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,173
$15,982
Spending / Student
$15,196
$15,156
Best Lincoln County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Pk-8
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8130 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Hwy
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Midway Rd
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Vanatters Crk
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
West Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Dairy Rd
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Frk
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Guyan Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Hwy
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools manages 8 public schools serving 2,865 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools is ranked #50 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County Schools?
98% of Lincoln County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County Schools?
Lincoln County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,196 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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