Top Rankings
Lewis County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,226 students in Lewis County Schools. 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 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
2,226 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewis County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.5%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.23
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
4%
Showing 2005–2020. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,261 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,776 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$35 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,261
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,776
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lewis County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 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 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County Schools?
Lewis County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,226 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County Schools?
Lewis County Schools is ranked #51 out of 56 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?
97% of Lewis County Schools 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?
Lewis County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lewis County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,776 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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