Serving 159 students in grades 6-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)92%
34%
White
(15-16)7%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charleston 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
159 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lincoln High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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