For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,641 students in Lincoln County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, TN are Lincoln County High School, Lincoln Central Academy and Fayetteville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Lincoln County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayetteville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1233 Huntsville Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Central Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Main Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wilson Pkwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1649 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 13%
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Gr: 9-10 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, TN include Lincoln County High School, Lincoln Central Academy and Fayetteville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Lincoln County High School vs. Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville High School vs. Lincoln County High School
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