Lewis County on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Garrison Elementary SchoolLaurel Elementary SchoolLewis County Central Elementary SchoolLewis County High SchoolTollesboro Elementary SchoolLewis County Middle School
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Lewis County

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
83%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
27.3%
Avg projected
26%

6 of 6 schools in Lewis County carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 4D: 2

Best schools in Lewis County

Statewide rankings: all 225 high schools in Kentucky · all 207 middle schools in Kentucky · all 676 elementary schools in Kentucky

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. C Laurel Elementary School (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  2. C Lewis County High School (High school, exceeds expectations)
  3. C- Lewis County Middle School (Middle school, exceeds expectations)
  4. C- Garrison Elementary School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  5. D+ Lewis County Central Elementary School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  6. D+ Tollesboro Elementary School (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)

Every school in Lewis County

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (4)

Where Lewis County schools are

Cities and towns served (3)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in Kentucky
  • County: Lewis County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: remote rural (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 1,981 students with 133 full-time-equivalent teachers and 334 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 2103390
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Lewis County

How many schools are in Lewis County?

SchoolGrade grades 6 public schools in Lewis County, across 3 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Lewis County serve?

The largest by graded schools: Vanceburg, Garrison, Tollesboro.

How good are the schools in Lewis County?

Across the 6 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C-, with 27.3% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 26%. 83% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Lewis County?

1,981 students were enrolled in Lewis County in the 2023-24 school year, about 14.9 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Lewis County?

Lewis County is in Kentucky, based in Lewis County, with its district office in Vanceburg. Its boundary covers about 483 sq mi.