Total enrollment
3,731
+2,105 (+129%) vs SY 2020-21
Lewis County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Within Lewis County, Tennessee, families have 7 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 3,731 K-12 students. Lewis County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Lewis County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+3 (+75%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lewis County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,731 | #56 of 90 | #1,619 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #71 of 90 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.1% | #30 of 90 | #1,405 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
12,992
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,731
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,285
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
1,535 students
Middle
2
772 students
High
2
1,424 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lewis County Public Schools
3,731 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State Virtual Academy High School | Hohenwald | High | 09-12 | 943 | · |
| Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School | Hohenwald | Elementary | KG-05 | 614 | · |
| Lewis County Elementary | Hohenwald | Elementary | PK-02 | 525 | · |
| Lewis Co High School | Hohenwald | High | 09-12 | 481 | · |
| Volunteer State Virtual Academy Middle School | Hohenwald | Middle | 06-08 | 421 | · |
| Lewis County Intermediate School | Hohenwald | Elementary | 03-05 | 396 | · |
| Lewis County Middle School | Hohenwald | Middle | 06-08 | 351 | · |
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
Lewis County is a sparse county of about 12,992 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,731 students across 7 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,285, roughly 10% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Tennessee median.
For a sense of the school types, Lewis County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,535 students), 2 middle schools (772), and 2 high schools (1,424).
Lewis County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,731 students across Lewis County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lewis County has expanded 129% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,626 students to 3,731. The school count climbed from 4 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewis County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data