For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 97 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2 Box 28
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Po Box 67
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 462 students
254 State Route 10
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Route 3, Box 95
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
8137 Park Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
8130 Court Street
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Grades: 7-12
| 377 students
Yeager Career Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Grades: 12
| n/a students
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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