East Lincoln High School
| East Lincoln High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6471 Highway 73 28037 United States 35°27′15″N 81°01′32″W / 35.4543°N 81.0256°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1967 |
School district | Lincoln County Schools |
| CEEB code | 340980 |
Principal | Nate McLean |
Teaching staff | 51.69 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 21.09[1] |
| Colours | Orange and green |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Website | www |
East Lincoln High School is a high school located in Denver, North Carolina. It is a part of the Lincoln County Schools district.
History
The school was established in 1967.
Athletics
East Lincoln high school is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 5A school. The school is a part of the Western Foothills 4A/5A Conference.[2] The school's team name is the Mustangs and the school colors are orange and green.
The East Lincoln football team were 2A state champions in 2012 and 2AA state champions in 2014. They won the 3A state championship in 2022.[3]
The Mustangs girls basketball team won the open class state championship in 1973.[4] The softball team were 3A state champions in 2023.[5]
East Lincoln's boys swim team won back-to-back 1A/2A state championships in 2006 and 2007.[6] Both the boys and girls cross country teams have won 2A state championships, the boys in 2009 and girls in 2013.[7]
Notable alumni
- Alec Burleson, MLB outfielder and first baseman[8]
- Keith Rodden, NASCAR crew chief[9]
- Chazz Surratt, NFL linebacker, Super Bowl LX champion with the Seattle Seahawks[10]
References
- 1 2 3 "East Lincoln High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Football State Championship List. NCHSAA. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ Past Women's Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ Softball State Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ Men's Swimming & Diving State Championships. NCHSAA. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ Cross Country Team State Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ Flagler, Jack (May 23, 2017). "SD7 baseball and softball all conference: Jessica Adams, Alec Burleson take offensive awards". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Getting to know Keith Rodden, race engineer for the No. 5 Chevy". Hendrick Motorsports. June 21, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
- ↑ "UNC Commit Chazz Surratt Named Parade All-America Player of the Year". Chapelboro.com. February 5, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2023.