Education

Lincoln County is a place for families, with strong emphasis on educational excellence in area public, private and charter schools.

Lincoln County Schools
Lincoln County Schools will work together with students, families, and the community to ensure a quality, innovative educational program in a safe environment where students become responsible, contributing citizens and lifelong learners.

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Gaston College - Lincoln Campus
Gaston College fulfills the community college role in Lincoln and Gaston counties on two campuses. Degrees are offered in Applied Science, Arts, Science, Fine Arts, General Education, and General Occupational Technology, as well as diploma and certificate programs.

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Charter Schools
Lincoln Charter School K-12, Lincolnton & Denver

Local Private Schools
Lincoln Christian Academy K-12, Lincolnton
Gaston Day School Pre-K-12, Gastonia
St. Michael Catholic School Pre-K-8, Gastonia
St. Stephen Lutheran School K-8, Hickory

Other Community Colleges
Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte

College and Universities in Area
Belmont Abbey College, Belmont
Davidson College, Davidson
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson C. Smith University
Lenoir Rhyne, Hickory
Queens University
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte