At a glance
Reported students
696
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Lincoln Academy: 696 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 599
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Greensboro. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49%) and White (18%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black49%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guilford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kernodle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
707 reported students
Northeast Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Western Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
658 reported students
Southern Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
620 reported students
Allen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis L Hairston Sr Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 658 | 2.1 mi |
| Kiser Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,074 | 3.4 mi |
| Jackson Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 458 | 3.5 mi |
| Mendenhall Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 905 | 3.8 mi |
| Allen Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 617 | 4.8 mi |
| Western Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Academy
What grades does Lincoln Academy serve?
Lincoln Academy reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 599 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 696 students and 39.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lincoln Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincoln Academy in?
Lincoln Academy is part of Guilford County Schools, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 121 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Otis L Hairston Sr Middle (2.1 mi), Kiser Middle (3.4 mi), Jackson Middle (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.