Lewis County Schools School District

239 Court Avenue
Weston, WV 26452
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,469 students in Lewis County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Lewis County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
2,469 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lewis County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#52 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lewis County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lewis County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
2,394 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
152
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
168
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lewis County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Lewis County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,228
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lewis County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,144
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lewis County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lewis County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leading Creek Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15300 Us Highway 33w
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1176 Oil Creek Road
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Lew Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6536 Main Street
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Minuteman Drive
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
Peterson-central Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Berlin Road
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
358 Court Avenue
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Grades: 5-8
| 721 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis County Schools School District?
Lewis County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,469 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County Schools School District?
Lewis County Schools School District is ranked #55 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County Schools School District?
97% of Lewis County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County Schools School District?
Lewis County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lewis County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Quick Links