For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,981 students in Lewis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Lewis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,981 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lewis County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,897 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
96%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
163
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,261 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,261
$14,224
Spending / Student
$16,493
$13,964
Best Lewis County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Middle School Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Tollesboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2431 W. Ky 10
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Meade Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
79 Lions Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,981 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District is ranked #91 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County School District?
96% of Lewis County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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