Best Schools in Lewis County, KY
Lewis County, KY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,207 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Lewis County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lewis County, KY
The top high schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
2. West Carter County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lewis County, KY
The top middle schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
2. Lewis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lewis County, KY
The top elementary schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carter City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Tollesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
3. Garrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
4. Lewis County Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 455 Students
5. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lewis County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lewis County, KY has a total population of 13,080 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lewis County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lewis County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lewis County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lewis County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lewis County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lewis County, KY
How many schools are in Lewis County, KY?
Lewis County, KY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,207 students in total.
How do schools in Lewis County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Lewis County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Lewis County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lewis County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lewis County
3 places in Lewis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Vanceburg (4)
- Garrison (1)
- Tollesboro (1)
School districts (1)
- Lewis County (6 schools)