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Lewis County

Missouri · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,408 students, in a county of 9,924 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,408
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,934
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.0%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEWIS CO. C-1
914 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
White
92%
Hispanic
1%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HIGHLAND ELEM.LewistownElementaryPK-06525·
HIGHLAND JR.-SR. HIGHLewistownHigh07-12389·
CANTON ELEM.CantonElementaryPK-06264·
CANTON HIGHCantonHigh07-12230·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Lewis County?
Lewis County, Missouri has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,408 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lewis County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lewis County?
LEWIS CO. C-1 is the largest school district in Lewis County, serving approximately 914 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lewis County?
Lewis County has roughly 9,924 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 $59,934, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lewis County?
Approximately 16.8% 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 44.0% of students in Lewis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewis County schools?
Across Lewis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lewis County?
Lewis County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lewis County is owner-occupied?
Lewis County has about 4,320 housing units, of which roughly 76.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data