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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.

7-year change in Lewis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,942
-310 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,942
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
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 5 schools in Lewis County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lewis County High SchoolVanceburgHigh09-12568·
Lewis County Central Elementary SchoolVanceburgElementaryPK-06466·
Garrison Elementary SchoolGarrisonElementaryPK-06292·
Lewis County Middle SchoolVanceburgMiddle07-08290·
Tollesboro Elementary SchoolTollesboroElementaryPK-06256·
Laurel Elementary SchoolVanceburgElementaryPK-0670·
Lewis County Career & Technical CenterVanceburgHigh09-120·

Cities in Lewis County

Vanceburg5 schoolsGarrison1 schoolTollesboro1 school

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 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,252 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

How many K-12 schools serve Lewis County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Lewis County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,942.
How many high schools are in Lewis County?
Lewis County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 568 students.
How many middle schools are in Lewis County?
Lewis County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 290 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lewis County?
Lewis County, Kentucky has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,084 students.
What is the largest school district in Lewis County?
Lewis County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lewis County, serving approximately 1,942 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lewis County?
Lewis County has roughly 12,965 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lewis County?
Median household income in Lewis County is $46,838, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lewis County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Lewis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lewis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 70.3% of students in Lewis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewis County schools?
Across Lewis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data