Total enrollment
1,942
-217 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Lewis County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Lewis County's 7 public schools sit inside Kentucky and collectively enroll about 1,942 K-12 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Lewis County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lewis County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.1% | #69 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,942 | #86 of 110 | #2,244 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #73 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #88 of 110 | #2,199 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.3% | #22 of 110 | #737 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.1% | #99 of 110 | #2,567 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,965
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,942
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,838
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.3%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,084 students
Middle
1
290 students
High
2
568 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lewis County Public Schools
1,942 students · 1 district in Lewis County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lewis County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Vanceburg | High | 09-12 | 568 | · |
| Lewis County Central Elementary School | Vanceburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 466 | · |
| Garrison Elementary School | Garrison | Elementary | PK-06 | 292 | · |
| Lewis County Middle School | Vanceburg | Middle | 07-08 | 290 | · |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Tollesboro | Elementary | PK-06 | 256 | · |
| Laurel Elementary School | Vanceburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 70 | · |
| Lewis County Career & Technical Center | Vanceburg | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
Across the sparse Kentucky county of Lewis County of about 12,965 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,942 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,838, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 18% lower than the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Lewis County spans 4 elementary schools (1,084 students), 1 middle school (290), and 2 high schools (568).
Lewis County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,942 students across Lewis County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lewis County has decreased 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,159 students to 1,942.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lewis County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data