Lincoln County has not only a diverse geography, but a diverse population.

Colorado has one of the nation's most educated workforces, ranking third among the 50 states (behind Massachusetts and Maryland) for percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher. Also, Colorado ranks fifth in the country for science and engineering doctorate degrees per one million residents. 

Small communities mean small class sizes and personalized education. Colorado's high school students lead the nation in college entrance exam scores, ranking first for having the highest ACT and SAT scores per 1,000 households. In addition, 88 percent of Colorado residents have completed high school.

The breakdown of educational attainment in Lincoln County is as follows:

• Less than 9th Grade - 4.8%
• 9th to 12th grade, no diploma - 13.4%
• High School Graduate (includes equivalency) - 35.0%
• Some college, no degree - 26.7%
• Associate degree - 6.8%
• Bachelor's degree - 8.4%
• Graduate or professional degree - 4.9%