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7 schools in Lewis County

Kentucky · 1,942 students · 3 cities

In Kentucky's Lewis County, public K-12 schools total 7 and serve approximately 1,942 students (an average of 277 per campus).

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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
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

About Lewis County

Lewis County maintains 7 public schools across Kentucky, collectively instructing roughly 1,942 students.

For a sense of the school types, Lewis County comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Lewis County is about 277, noticeably below the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,942 students, decreased 14% from the 2,252 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lewis County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Lewis County run?
Lewis County has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,942 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lewis County?
Lewis County includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Lewis County?
Lewis County High School is the largest public school in Lewis County by enrollment, with approximately 568 students.
What grade levels does Lewis County serve?
Lewis County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.
What cities does Lewis County serve?
Lewis County operates schools in Vanceburg, Garrison, Tollesboro across Kentucky.