For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,046 students in Lewis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Lewis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,046 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lewis County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,980 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
154
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,777 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,969 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,777
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,969
$14,055
Best Lewis County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Middle School Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Grades: 7-8
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Tollesboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Grades: PK-6
| 460 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,046 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District is ranked #83 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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 School District?
97% of Lewis County 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 School District?
Lewis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,969 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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