Total enrollment
12,548
+356 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
Lewis County
Washington · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Lewis County's 45 public schools is roughly 12,548 students, an average of about 279 per campus. Centralia School District runs the largest share. The level mix is 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 19 high schools.
7-year change in Lewis County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
42
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 71%
% Hispanic
23%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
45
13 districts
Enrollment
12,548
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,796
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.6%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
18
5,912 students
Middle
6
1,712 students
High
19
4,443 students
Combined / other
2
481 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Centralia School District
3,313 students · 13 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+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.6% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Toledo High School· 78.2%
- Adna Elementary School· 69.9%
- W F West High School· 62.0%
- Morton Junior-Senior High· 54.4%
- Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School· 53.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Jefferson Lincoln Elementary· 22.4%
- Winlock Middle School· 28.3%
- Oakview Elementary School· 29.4%
- BOISTFORT ONLINE SCHOOL· 30.7%
- White Pass Elementary School· 34.4%
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
Across the average-sized Washington county of Lewis County of about 85,154 residents, the public-school footprint covers 45 schools and about 12,548 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $74,796, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% below the Washington median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lewis County comprises 18 elementary schools (5,912 students), 6 middle schools (1,712), 19 high schools (4,443), and 2 combined or other schools.
Centralia School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,313 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 3%: 12,192 students in SY 2017-18 versus 12,548 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 43 to 42 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewis County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Lewis County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data