| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County School District | Petersburg | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 4,002 | 8 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Fayetteville City School District | Fayetteville | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,185 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 5,187 students across 11 schools. The largest is Lincoln County School District with 4,002 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Tennessee
Lincoln County has 2 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Lincoln County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lincoln County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln County, TN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lincoln County, TN?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Lincoln County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.