Lincoln’s public schools outscore 87% of Missouri districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Lincoln’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lincoln, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lincoln’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,980 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Lincoln High. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lincoln’s grade
A: better than 87% of Missouri school districts. Test scores are above the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lincoln, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln Elem.
Grades K–6 · 263 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lincoln
Lincoln High
Grades 7–12 · 248 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Lincoln’s public schools are run by Lincoln R-II School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Lincoln vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Lincoln’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | A | Lincoln R-II |
Every school in Lincoln
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lincoln’s schools
Are Lincoln’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lincoln children attend outscore 87% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lincoln in?
Lincoln R-II School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 511 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Lincoln spend per student?
$11,980 in Lincoln R-II School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lincoln families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lincoln → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.