Lewis County C-1 School District

21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452-2467
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 908 students in Lewis County C-1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lewis County C-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
908 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lewis County C-1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#398 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
40%
38%
43%
30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
18.3%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,036 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,835
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,036
$14,009

Best Lewis County C-1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25189 Heritage Ave
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 908 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District is ranked #403 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County C-1 School District?
93% of Lewis County C-1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lewis County C-1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,036 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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