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EDUCATION
IN LINCOLN COUNTY

Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow

hether enrolled in public or private school, or attending Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy
W college, Lincoln County offers exceptional opportunities A Christian school, Long Shoals offers grades K-12. Its core values
for education.
include spiritual, social, intellectual, physical, and emotional. The
school has an impressive 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Learn more at
Lincoln County Schools longshoalsacademy.org.
With 23 schools, 1,300 employees, and more than 11,700 students,
Lincoln County Schools ranks in the top 17% among school districts
across the state. LCS offers career-focused learning opportunities
amid a collaborative stakeholder environment. The centralized location
between Charlotte, Gastonia, Huntersville, and Hickory provides a
small-town community atmosphere with opportunities to connect,
engage, and thrive from strong community support. LCS holds a strong
connection with Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA),
industry leaders, and small business owners to prepare students for
post-secondary readiness. See more at lcsnc.org.

Lincoln Charter School
Educating students in grades K-12, the Lincoln Charter School is ranked
54th among high schools in North Carolina. Its graduation rate is in the
top 5% in the state. The Advanced Placement (AP) rate is 58%. With
more than 2,000 students, the student-to-teacher ratio is 18:1, only
slightly higher than the state average. The exacting academic program
prepares students for college and career. There are two campuses:
Lincolnton and Denver. More at lincolncharter.org.
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