Public schools in Lincolnton, NC
14 open public schools with an address in Lincolnton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,263
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lincolnton public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Lincolnton, NC: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,263 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is North Lincoln High (1,126 students), and the largest elementary school is Battleground Elementary (420).
Every listed school belongs to Lincoln County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lincolnton
Elementary schools in Lincolnton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleground Elementary Lincoln County Schools | PK–05 | 420 | 13.2:1 | |
| Childers Elementary Lincoln County Schools | PK–05 | 418 | 13.8:1 | |
| GE Massey Elementary Lincoln County Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 13.6:1 | |
| Love Memorial Elementary Lincoln County Schools | PK–05 | 315 | 12.4:1 | |
| Pumpkin Center Intermediate Lincoln County Schools | 03–05 | 295 | 15.9:1 | |
| Pumpkin Center Primary Lincoln County Schools | PK–02 | 325 | 13.7:1 | |
| S Ray Lowder Elementary Lincoln County Schools | PK–05 | 306 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lincolnton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton Middle Lincoln County Schools | 06–08 | 563 | 13.9:1 | |
| West Lincoln Middle Lincoln County Schools | 06–08 | 563 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Lincolnton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Academy Lincoln County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 34 | 3.8:1 | |
| Lincolnton High Lincoln County Schools | 09–12 | 797 | 17:1 | |
| North Lincoln High Lincoln County Schools | 09–12 | 1,126 | 21.5:1 | |
| West Lincoln High Lincoln County Schools | 09–12 | 731 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lincolnton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lcst Lincoln County Schools · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black7.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Lincolnton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,263 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lincolnton
How many public schools are in Lincolnton, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Lincolnton: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,263 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lincolnton?
All listed public schools with an address in Lincolnton belong to Lincoln County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lincolnton?
North Lincoln High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lincolnton, with 1,126 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lincolnton?
No school with an address in Lincolnton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lincolnton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lincolnton public schools is 13.8:1, lower than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lincolnton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities