For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,707 students in Lincoln County, WV (there are , serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV are Hugh Dingess Elementary School, Hamlin Pk-8 and Harts Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Pk-8
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8130 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Hwy
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Vanatters Crk
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
West Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Dairy Rd
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Frk
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Guyan Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Hwy
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Lincoln County Public Schools (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 Minority enrollment: 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 schools in Lincoln County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WV include Hugh Dingess Elementary School, Hamlin Pk-8 and Harts Pk-8.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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