Best Schools in Lewis County, NY
Lewis County, NY has 34 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,807 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Lewis County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lewis County, NY
The top high schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaver River Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver River Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
2. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
3. South Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
4. Harrisville Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisville Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 158 Students
5. Lowville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowville Academy & Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
6. South Lewis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lewis Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
7. Camden Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
8. Adirondack High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
9. Carthage Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lewis County, NY
The top middle schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowville Academy & Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
3. Adirondack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
4. South Lewis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lewis Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
5. Beaver River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver River Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
6. Carthage Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Carthage Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 899 Students
7. Camden Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Camden Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 580 Students
8. Sandy Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lewis County, NY
The top elementary schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
2. South Lewis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Lewis Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 463 Students
3. Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
South Jefferson Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
4. Beaver River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver River Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
5. West Leyden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adirondack Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
6. Lowville Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowville Academy & Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
7. Camden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 510 Students
8. Sandy Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandy Creek Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
9. Harrisville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students
10. West Carthage Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Carthage Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lewis County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lewis County, NY has a total population of 26,582 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lewis County, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lewis County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lewis County, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lewis County, NY
How many schools are in Lewis County, NY?
Lewis County, NY has 34 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,807 students in total.
How do schools in Lewis County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Lewis County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Lewis County underperform 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: 54%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lewis County
6 places in Lewis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Beaver Falls (3)
- Lowville (3)
- Turin (3)
- Harrisville (2)
- Copenhagen (1)
- West Leyden (1)
School districts (3)
- Beaver River Central School District (3 schools)
- Lowville Academy & Central School District (3 schools)
- South Lewis Central School District (3 schools)