Lincoln County High School
200 Charles Ward Elam Dr, Lincolnton, GA 30817. 88 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 62.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
79% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 53.3% of graduates to college; Lincoln County High School sends 62.6%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from Lincoln County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.7%Georgia private college 5.7%Out-of-state college 11.4%Georgia technical college 14.8%Career credential, working 3.4%Working, not in college 20.5%Not found in Georgia records 13.6%Share of the 88 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Lander University, Charleston Southern University, Denmark Technical College, Erskine College, Lincoln Memorial University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Augusta Technical College 12 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 Augusta University 9 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Georgia Southern University 4 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia College & State University 3 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 3 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (14.2 mi, 68% to college) · Thomson High School (21.9 mi, 47.1% to college) · Greenbrier High School (22.1 mi, 79.9% to college) · Grovetown High School (24.9 mi, 60.6% to college) · Harlem High School (25.2 mi, 53.8% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Lincoln County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lincoln County | Lincoln County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 62.6% | 62.6% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 90.3% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,038 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 43.7% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lincoln County High School graduates go to college?
- 62.6% of the Class of 2024 at Lincoln County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lincoln County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lincoln County High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, Augusta University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lincoln County High School?
- Lincoln County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 90.3%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lincoln County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 19.1% of Lincoln County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
