Total enrollment
2,226
-257 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Lewis County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Lewis County is a West Virginia county whose public-school system spans 6 schools and approximately 2,226 students. Median household income runs about $56,477. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Lewis County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
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 West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,226 | #32 of 49 | #2,110 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #39 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #45 of 49 | #1,769 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.0% | #33 of 47 | #2,585 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
16,740
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,226
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,477
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,020 students
Middle
1
503 students
High
1
703 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lewis County Schools
2,226 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+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Lewis County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lewis County High School· 37.0%
- Leading Creek Elementary· 32.0%
- Robert L. Bland Middle School· 28.0%
- Jane Lew Elementary School· 27.0%
- Roanoke Elementary School· 24.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Peterson-Central Elementary School· 17.0%
- Roanoke Elementary School· 24.5%
- Jane Lew Elementary School· 27.0%
- Robert L. Bland Middle School· 28.0%
- Leading Creek Elementary· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Weston | High | 09-12 | 703 | · |
| Robert L. Bland Middle School | Weston | Middle | 06-08 | 503 | · |
| Peterson-Central Elementary School | Weston | Elementary | PK-05 | 476 | · |
| Jane Lew Elementary School | Jane Lew | Elementary | PK-05 | 271 | · |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Roanoke | Elementary | PK-05 | 157 | · |
| Leading Creek Elementary | Linn | Elementary | PK-05 | 116 | · |
Cities in Lewis County
About Lewis County
Lewis County is a rural-scale West Virginia county of about 16,740 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,226 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,477 a year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lewis County covers 4 elementary schools (1,020 students), 1 middle school (503), and 1 high school (703).
Lewis County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,226 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lewis County has contracted 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,483 students to 2,226.
On this page, the community for Lewis County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data