Total enrollment
1,416
-23 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Lewis County
Missouri · Public K-12
Lewis County's public schools total 4 across the county, with enrollment of about 1,416 and Lewis Co. C-1 the largest single district. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Lewis County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,416
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,934
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.3%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
2
807 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
609 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEWIS CO. C-1
908 students · 2 districts 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+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CANTON ELEM.· 50.3%
- HIGHLAND ELEM.· 45.9%
- CANTON HIGH· 22.4%
- HIGHLAND JR.-SR. HIGH· 21.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND ELEM. | Lewistown | Elementary | PK-06 | 520 | · |
| HIGHLAND JR.-SR. HIGH | Lewistown | High | 07-12 | 388 | · |
| CANTON ELEM. | Canton | Elementary | PK-06 | 287 | · |
| CANTON HIGH | Canton | High | 07-12 | 221 | · |
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
In Missouri, Lewis County is a low-population county of about 9,924 residents. 4 public schools across the county educates about 1,416 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,934, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Lewis County covers 2 elementary schools (807 students), and 2 high schools (609).
LEWIS CO. C-1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 908 students across Lewis County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,439 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,416 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewis County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data