In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
[3] Students in Lingleville match or outperform local region and statewide averages on standardized tests.
In 2018-2019 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results, 83% of students in Lingleville ISD met Approaches Grade Level standards, compared with 79% in Region 11 and 78% in the state of Texas.
The class of 2018 included 18 graduates; the annual drop-out rate across grades 9-12 was reported as 0.0%.
In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Lingleville Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.