Top Rankings
Lewis County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,346 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 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
2,346 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,833 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,869
$15,963
Spending / Student
$13,833
$15,138
Best Lewis County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Lew Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6536 Main St
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1176 Oil Creek Rd
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Leading Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Us Highway 33 W
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Peterson-central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Berlin Rd
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Robert L. Bland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Court Ave
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County Schools School District?
Lewis County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,346 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County Schools School District?
Lewis County Schools School District is ranked #52 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Lewis County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,833 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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