For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,942 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,942 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
96%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,568 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,824 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,568
$14,269
Spending / Student
$16,824
$14,008
Best Lewis County School District Public Schools (2026)
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.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Tollesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2431 W. Ky 10
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,942 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District is ranked #84 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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 School District?
96% of Lewis County School District students are White, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,824 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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