East Lincoln High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, North Carolina 28037 · Lincoln County Schools
#116 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#5604 of 16,910 nationally
About East Lincoln High
East Lincoln High is a public high located in Denver, in the Lincoln County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,047 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 116th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,047.
There are 7 schools in Denver; East Lincoln High ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Lincoln High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Lincoln High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 453 m away
St James Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 3.5 km away
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Denver · Charter other · Grades K–9
402 students · 4.3 km away
Lincoln Charter School
Denver · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,316 students · 4.4 km away
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students · 6.6 km away
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 8.3 km away
North Lincoln Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 11 km away
Barnette Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students · 11 km away
Community Charter School
Stanley · Charter other · Grades K–10
858 students · 11 km away
Mountain Island Charter School
Mt. Holly · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,782 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southern Nash High
Bailey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
North Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
West Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
Northern Nash High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students
Currituck County High
Barco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Lincoln High a good school?
East Lincoln High has a Success Index (US) of 60.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Lincoln High rank in North Carolina?
East Lincoln High ranks #116 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #5604 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Lincoln High?
East Lincoln High had 1,047 students in 2025.
Is East Lincoln High a elementary school or a high school?
East Lincoln High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Lincoln High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Lincoln High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.