For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,320 students in Lincoln County, KY (there are , serving 70 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY are Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hustonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
93 N College St
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Hustonville, KY 40437
(606) 346-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Stanford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Fort Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Tick Ridge Rd
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Waynesburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 379-6413
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
383 Lancaster St
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Crab Orchard, KY 40419
(606) 355-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
422 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8500
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lincoln County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
11650 Us Hwy 1247
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Gr: 6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
3425 Ky Hwy 198 W
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, KY include Hustonville Elementary School, Stanford Elementary School and Lincoln County High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
9 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).