Total enrollment
1,416
+6 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Lewis County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
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 Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.6% | #84 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,416 | #89 of 101 | #2,528 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #99 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #52 of 101 | #629 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.3% | #70 of 101 | #1,852 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.5% | #60 of 99 | #2,322 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
9,924
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,416
students · 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: 44.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CANTON ELEM.· 40.0%
- HIGHLAND JR.-SR. HIGH· 36.8%
- CANTON HIGH· 34.2%
- HIGHLAND ELEM.· 24.9%
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,410 students in SY 2020-21 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