For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 837 students in Lincoln County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Lincoln County, WV is Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Lincoln County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Lincoln County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2 Box 28
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 67
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
254 State Route 10
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Route 3, Box 95
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
8137 Park Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
8130 Court Street
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Gr: 7-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rr 1 Box 130
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Route 1
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Yeager Career Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, WV include Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
1 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 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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