For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,036 students in Lewis County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY are Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Garrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, KY public schools 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). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Tollesboro Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis County High School
Magnet 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
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Meade Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
79 Lions Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foster Meade Vocational Education Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
N
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY include Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Garrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County?
7 public schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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