Lewis County Schools & Education
Lewis County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,032
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#69
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lewis County
Measured School Summary
Lewis County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,032 per pupil, Lewis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower 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 1 district 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,032
$183 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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 1 district, 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
#69
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below 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 County
Elementary to high school visible
1,698 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lewis County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Tennessee
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.
Lewis County's Focused School System
Lewis County maintains a streamlined education system with four total public schools serving 1,698 students. The county provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This compact infrastructure is managed by a single school district for the entire county.
The Lewis County School District
The Lewis County district oversees all 1,698 students in the county's public system. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all local resources remain focused on the four core traditional schools. This centralization fosters a close-knit community where administrators can focus on individual student needs.
Intimate Campus Settings
Schooling in Lewis County primarily takes place in town settings, with three of the four schools located in centralized areas. The average school size is 425 students, ensuring kids don't get lost in the crowd. Lewis County Elementary is the largest campus with 521 students, while the Intermediate School is the smallest with 352.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Lewis County
Reported Enrollment
1,698
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lewis County
Lewis County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Elementary | Record | Lewis County | Hohenwald, 38462Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 521 |
| Lewis Co High School | Record | Lewis County | Hohenwald, 38462Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 446 |
| Lewis County Middle School | Record | Lewis County | Hohenwald, 38462Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 379 |
| Lewis County Intermediate School | Record | Lewis County | Hohenwald, 38462Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 352 |
Lewis County Intermediate School
Lewis County
Hohenwald, 38462 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,032
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Lewis County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lewis County, Tennessee?
Lewis County maintains a streamlined education system with four total public schools serving 1,698 students. The county provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This compact infrastructure is managed by a single school district for the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Lewis County, Tennessee?
The Lewis County district oversees all 1,698 students in the county's public system. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all local resources remain focused on the four core traditional schools. This centralization fosters a close-knit community where administrators can focus on individual student needs.
What is the school experience like in Lewis County?
Schooling in Lewis County primarily takes place in town settings, with three of the four schools located in centralized areas. The average school size is 425 students, ensuring kids don't get lost in the crowd. Lewis County Elementary is the largest campus with 521 students, while the Intermediate School is the smallest with 352.
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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.