Number Grade Enrollment ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE 14 K-5 5,212 MIDDLE 4 6-8 2,735 HIGH 4 9-12 3,609 Education Lincoln County Public Schools http://www.lcsnc.org/ LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (GRADES 11-12 Business Finance and Information Technology Health Sciences Education Technology Education Trade and Industrial Education SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Sherry Hoyle Lincoln County Schools 353 N Generals Blvd. PO Box 400 Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704)-732-2261 The Lincoln County Schools Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Board of Education Office, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton.
Charter Schools Lincoln Charter School - K-12 Lincoln Charter School - K-10 (Lincolnton Campus) (Denver Campus) 133 Eagle Nest Rd., 2243 Hwy 16 North Lincolnton 28092-7383 Denver, NC 28037 (704)-736-9888 (704)-483-6611 www.lincolncharter.org Enrollment in Both (2) Lincoln County Charter Schools 1,663 Students Enrolled (Combined) Area Private Schools Lincoln Christian Academy St. Michael Catholic School Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy 280 Car Farm Road 708 St. Michael Lane 3032 Wesleyan Church Road Lincolnton, NC 29092 Gastonia, NC 28052 Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704)-735-5997 (704)-865-4382 704-732-3886 Fax:(704)-867-6379 www.stmichaelsgastonia.org Gaston Day School St. Stephen Lutheran School 2001 Gaston Day School Road 2304 Springs Road Gastonia, NC 28054 Hickory, NC 28601 704-864-7744 www.gastonday.org 828-256-2166 www.ststephens-lcms.org Lincoln County Libraries Charles R. Jonas Library - Main Branch Lincolnton 306 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed., Fri. and Sat. Phone: (704) 732-9040 Fax: (704) 735-9042 Bookmobile, 306 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704)732-9040 Florence Soule Shanklin Memorial Library East Lincoln 7837 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver. Hours: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mon.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. through Fri.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Phone: (704) 483-3589 Fax: (704) 483-8317 West Lincoln Library 5545 W. Hwy 27, Vale, NC 28168 Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues-Fri.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat Phone: (704) 276-9946 Fax: (704) 276-9946
16-County Regional Educational Demographic Overview Elementary/Intermediate/Primary Battleground Elementary Catawba Springs Elementary Childers Elementary GE Massey Elementary Iron Station Elementary Kiser Intermediate Love Memorial Elementary North Brook Elementary Pumpkin Center Intermediate Pumpkin Center Primary Rock Springs Elementary S Ray Lowder Elementary St James Elementary Union Elementary Lincoln County School Of Technology Asbury School Grades 7-12 High Schools East Lincoln High Lincolnton High North Lincoln High West Lincoln High Middle Schools East Lincoln Middle Lincolnton Middle North Lincoln Middle West Lincoln Middle
Average High School Graduation Rate by County Years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010 Data Source: UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and North Carolina and South Carolina Dept. of Education Public Schools K-12 Locations 2015, 16 county Region Data Source: The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) and South Carolina State GIS Repository Average High School Graduation Rate by County, Years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Data Source: UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and North Carolina and South Carolina Dept. of Education
Local Community Colleges Gaston College & Lincoln Campus of Gaston College Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 (704) 922-6200 www.gaston.edu Lincoln Campus Gaston College 511 S. Aspen Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704)748-1040 www.gaston.edu/lincolncampus The college offers associate degrees in Applied Science, Arts, Science, Fine Arts, General Education,and General Occupational Technology, as well as, diploma and certificate programs. Continuing Education programs are provided for individual personal and professional development. The College s Corporate Education Division works closely with firms in Gaston and Lincoln County to meet their business education needs in a wide variety of ways. One of the benefits of using your local community college is that we can often save you valuable time and money by arranging qualified instructors and developed courses for your firm. Additionally, we administer programs that use State funds, in the form of training grants, to help offset training costs. Gaston College provides customized services to business and industry with: Customized Training Program, Small Business Center, Human Resources Development and Career Readiness Certification. Other examples of a few programs, training and services are listed below. Apprenticeship 321 Forklift Operator Training BioNetwork Learning Solutions Center Ed2Go Pro CPR & First Aid Training Industrial Fire Brigade Training Leading Edge: A Foundation for Effective Leadership OSHA General Health and Safety Courses Spanish for the Work World Including Degrees in : Engineering Technology Programs Industrial Technology Programs
About the CRC Employers are increasingly concerned with ensuring that both potential and incumbent employees have the skills necessary to thrive in today s workplace. More than 80 percent of all jobs are projected to require skills beyond those earned in high school by 2010. For an executive contemplating moving a business to North Carolina, expanding an existing company, or even just sustaining operations in a fiercely competitive environment, the skill level of the available workforce is often a deciding factor. As a result, both job seekers and incumbent workers are increasingly called upon to demonstrate a more advanced set of skills or at least the ability to develop those skills through on-the-job training. North Carolina s Career Readiness Certification (CRC) is designed to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers in this transitioning economy. For employers, the CRC offers a reliable means of determining whether a potential employee has the necessary literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills to be job ready. For job seekers, the CRC serves as a portable credential that can be more meaningful to employers than a high school degree or a resume citing experience in a different job setting. The CRC is based upon WorkKeys, a nationally recognized, skills assessment tool developed by ACT Inc. April 26, 2016 Regional CRC Certification Attainment Data Source: North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate Site and Act Inc. Community & Economic Development Career Readiness Certification National Career Readiness Certificate, which is now recognized as the most effective strategy for certifying work place skills and predicting workplace success. Lincoln County already has 2271 persons that have obtained the ACT Career Readiness Certification. There are three levels of Certification, they are: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Other Community Colleges in the Area Catawba Valley Community College 2550 Highway 70 SE Hickory, NC 28602 Telephone: (828) 327-7000 Fax: (828) 327-7276 www.cvcc.edu From Supervisory Training, to Continuous Improvement Solutions, CVCC provides services to help businesses succeed in today s global economy. Lean Six Sigma Leadership SolidWorks Mechatronics PHR/SPHR Certification Robotics PLCs and much more College Credit Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates School of Business, Industry and Technology School of Health and Public Services School of Academics, Education and Fine Arts Continuous Improvement Solutions Business & Industry Phone: 828-327-7000 Ext. 4294 Business Development Small Business Center Phone: 828-327-7000 Ext. 4112 Professional Development E-learning Service Central Piedmont Community College P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235 USA 704/330-2722 www.cpcc.edu Corporate and Continuing Education (Business and Industry Services) Corporate and Continuing Education helps individuals and employers meet ongoing learning and workforce development needs through non-degree courses and programs. These are offered on flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as well as on campuses and sites throughout Mecklenburg County. For added access and convenience, a growing number of fully on-line or blended online/classroom courses, including comprehensive certification programs are available. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, diplomas and certificates for students who are interested in completing a career-oriented program. A portion of corporate and business educational pathways are provided below at Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte. Corporate Learning Center College and Career Readiness Programs Customized Training Engineering Certifications Engineering Technologies Global Competitiveness Global Logistics Center Small Business Center Workplace Learning Adult English as a Second Language (Adult ESL) Adult High School Diploma High School Equivalency Pathways to Careers Pre-High School Preparation Special Learning Needs
A Few Colleges and Universities in the Area Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-6665 www.belmontabbeycollege.edu The mission of Belmont Abbey College is to educate undergraduate students from diverse religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the liberal arts tradition as guided by Catholic intellectual heritage and inspired by the 1,500 year old Benedictine monastic tradition. Davidson College P.O. Box 1719 Davidson, North Carolina 28036 Phone 704/894-2000 Fax 704/894-2005 www.davidson.edu A nationally recognized, highly selective independent liberal arts college located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, in the town of Davidson. Founded in 1837 by Presbyterians, today it enrolls approximately 1600 men and women. With an active Honor Code a student/faculty ratio of 11:1, and athletic teams competing at the level of NCAA Division I, this historic 450 acre campus is an ideal choice for students who seek a vigorous undergraduate education in a residential environment Gardner Webb University P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-2361 www.gardner-webb.edu Is located in the Piedmont area of western North Carolina. Main campus of 200 acres is located in Boiling Springs, NC. GWU offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. There are currently 19 Bachelor of Arts degree programs and 22 Bachelor of Science degree programs. Associate of Arts in Nursing, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Sport Science and Pedagogy, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Agency Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Master of Divinity, a dual-degree program M.Div/M.B.A., a Master of Science in Nursing degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Affiliation: Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Lenoir-Rhyne University 7th Ave. & 8th St. NE Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 328-1741 1-800-277-5721 www.lrc.edu An institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It provides programs of undergraduate, graduate and continuing study which are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a basis for professional studies and various careers and as guidance for a purposeful life. The university strives for excellence by providing rigorous programs designed to challenge the qualified and motivated student. L-R is a comprehensive liberal art institution, enrolling some 1,500 students in more than 60 undergraduate degree programs and master s degree programs in the fields of business, counseling and education. With its Evening College, Lenoir-Rhyne strives to serve the non-traditional population. The primary concern of Lenoir-Rhyne is development of the whole person. To that end, all students regardless of major must complete 56 hours of core courses comprising arts, sciences, social sciences, religion and language.
A Few Colleges and Universities in the Area UNC Charlotte The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 (704) 687-2000 www.uncc.edu A comprehensive university offering a full array of baccalaureate programs, about 45 programs leading to master s degrees and six programs leading to doctoral degrees. The doctoral programs are in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, information technology, biology, and educational leadership Appalachian State University ASU Box 32004 Boone, NC 28608 (828) 262-2000 www.appstate.edu Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1 and an average class size of 24, faculty members are able to take a personal interest in student progress, often becoming mentors, advisers, and friends - even tennis partners. That can only happen in a close-knit community. College and Universities in the Lincoln County, NC area Total Listed: 13 Community Colleges, 21 Colleges and Universities, 8 Colleges and Institutes (for profit) List of all Colleges in the Charlotte Region 2 Years Colleges (13 Community Colleges and Technical Colleges Listed) Fall within a 45 and 60 minute drive time range. Catawba Valley Community College Gaston College Lincolnton Gaston College Dallas NC Center of Applied Textile Technology Art Institute of Charlotte Central Piedmont Community College---5 Campus s Cleveland County Community College Mitchell Community College---3 locations Brookstone College of Business Carolina College of Health Sciences NASCAR Technical Institute Caldwell Community College King's College Map Depicting Many of the Regional Colleges and Universities
4 Year Colleges and Universities (19 Colleges) These Colleges and Universities within the Charlotte Region fall within a 45 and 60 minute drive time range. Lenoir Rhyne University Barber Scotia College Belmont Abbey College Carolinas College of Health Sciences Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Hood Theological Seminary Johnson & Wales University Johnson C. Smith University Livingstone College Montreat College New Life Theological Seminary Northeastern University Charlotte Pfeiffer University at Charlotte Queens University of Charlotte Reformed Theological Seminary -- Charlotte Southern Evangelical Seminary University of North Carolina at Charlotte Wake Forest University (a Charlotte campus) Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC -- suburb of Charlotte For Profit Universities (8 Colleges Listed) Within a 45 and 60 minute drive time range. Charlotte School of Law Connecticut School of Broadcasting (a Charlotte campus) The Art Institutes (a Charlotte campus) DeVry University (a Charlotte campus) Strayer University (two Charlotte campuses) University of Phoenix (two Charlotte campuses) ITT Technical Institute (a Charlotte campus) ECPI College of Technology (a Charlotte campus and a Concord campus)