For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 931 students in Lincoln County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Lincoln County, KY is 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lincoln County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Patriot Academy
Alternative School
60 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Lincoln County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Logan School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
305 Danville Ave
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-1333
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
11650 Us Hwy 1247
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(606) 365-7018
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
342 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-8272
Grades: 6
| 286 students
3425 Ky Hwy 198 W
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Mc Kinney, KY 40448
(606) 346-4741
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, KY include Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
3 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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