For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,394 students in Vanceburg, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY are Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Lewis County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanceburg, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vanceburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vanceburg, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Middle School Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Gr: 7-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
79 Lions Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Gr: 9-12
Vanceburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foster Meade Vocational Education Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
N
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY include Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Lewis County Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vanceburg?
5 public schools are located in Vanceburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanceburg?
Vanceburg public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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