Lewis County Schools & Education
Lewis County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,521
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#12
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lewis County
Measured School Summary
Lewis County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,521 per pupil, Lewis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lewis County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
95.1%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,521
$187 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lewis County has 4 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lewis County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Lewis County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#12
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LEWIS CO. C-1
Elementary and high visible
914 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CANTON R-V
Elementary and high visible
494 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CANTON R-V is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lewis County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lewis County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lewis County, Missouri
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small and Focused Schooling in Lewis County
Lewis County operates a streamlined school system with just four public schools serving 1,408 students. These schools are divided between two districts, Lewis Co. C-1 and Canton R-V. The system consists of two elementary schools and two high schools, ensuring every student has local access to a complete K-12 education.
Lewis Co. C-1 Leads Local Education
Lewis Co. C-1 is the largest district, serving 914 students, followed by Canton R-V with 494 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the community's resources and support are focused entirely on these two traditional districts. Highland Elementary is the county's largest individual school with 525 students.
An Entirely Rural Learning Environment
All four schools in Lewis County are located in rural settings, reflecting the quiet, agricultural nature of the region. The average school size is 352 students, providing a balance between intimate class sizes and diverse peer groups. Students typically stay within the same small cohort from their early years through high school graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Lewis County
Reported Enrollment
1,408
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Lewis County
LEWIS CO. C-1
CANTON R-V
4 Public Schools in Lewis County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND ELEM. | Record | LEWIS CO. C-1 | LEWISTOWN, 63452Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 525 |
| HIGHLAND JR.-SR. HIGH | Record | LEWIS CO. C-1 | LEWISTOWN, 63452Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 389 |
| CANTON ELEM. | Record | CANTON R-V | CANTON, 63435Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 264 |
| CANTON HIGH | Record | CANTON R-V | CANTON, 63435Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 230 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,521
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Lewis County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lewis County, Missouri?
Lewis County operates a streamlined school system with just four public schools serving 1,408 students. These schools are divided between two districts, Lewis Co. C-1 and Canton R-V. The system consists of two elementary schools and two high schools, ensuring every student has local access to a complete K-12 education.
What are the major school districts in Lewis County, Missouri?
Lewis Co. C-1 is the largest district, serving 914 students, followed by Canton R-V with 494 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning the community's resources and support are focused entirely on these two traditional districts. Highland Elementary is the county's largest individual school with 525 students.
What is the school experience like in Lewis County?
All four schools in Lewis County are located in rural settings, reflecting the quiet, agricultural nature of the region. The average school size is 352 students, providing a balance between intimate class sizes and diverse peer groups. Students typically stay within the same small cohort from their early years through high school graduation.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.