Lewis County Schools & Education
Lewis County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,795
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#53
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lewis County
Measured School Summary
Lewis County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,795 per pupil, Lewis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 47% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% 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
6 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #53 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
5.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,795
$978 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lewis County has 6 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
#53
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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 SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
2,403 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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, West Virginia
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.
Compact Education System in Lewis County
Lewis County supports a small but efficient system of six public schools consisting of four elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized infrastructure provides a learning environment for 2,403 total students.
Meeting National Graduation Benchmarks
Lewis County achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average exactly, though it falls behind the state average of 92.8%. The county operates on a lean per-pupil budget of $6,795, which is among the lowest in the state.
Centralized Governance at Lewis County Schools
Lewis County Schools is the sole district, managing all 2,403 students across its six campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation, focusing all local educational administration into a single traditional public pipeline.
A Truly Rural Learning Experience
The county features a mostly rural locale with four schools in the countryside and two in town. Students move from the small Roanoke Elementary (156 students) to the much larger Lewis County High, which enrolls 756 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Lewis County
Reported Enrollment
2,403
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lewis County
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
6 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | WESTON, 26452Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 756 |
| ROBERT L. BLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | WESTON, 26452Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 658 |
| PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | WESTON, 26452Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 459 |
| JANE LEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | JANE LEW, 26378Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 244 |
| ROANOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | ROANOKE, 26447Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 156 |
| LEADING CREEK ELEMENTARY | Record | LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS | LINN, 26384Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 130 |
ROBERT L. BLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
WESTON, 26452 / Town: Remote
PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
WESTON, 26452 / Town: Remote
JANE LEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
JANE LEW, 26378 / Rural: Distant
ROANOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
ROANOKE, 26447 / Rural: Distant
LEADING CREEK ELEMENTARY
LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
LINN, 26384 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,795
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Lewis County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lewis County, West Virginia?
Lewis County supports a small but efficient system of six public schools consisting of four elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized infrastructure provides a learning environment for 2,403 total students.
How do schools in Lewis County perform academically?
Lewis County achieves an 87.0% graduation rate, matching the national average exactly, though it falls behind the state average of 92.8%. The county operates on a lean per-pupil budget of $6,795, which is among the lowest in the state.
What are the major school districts in Lewis County, West Virginia?
Lewis County Schools is the sole district, managing all 2,403 students across its six campuses. There are currently no charter schools in operation, focusing all local educational administration into a single traditional public pipeline.
What is the school experience like in Lewis County?
The county features a mostly rural locale with four schools in the countryside and two in town. Students move from the small Roanoke Elementary (156 students) to the much larger Lewis County High, which enrolls 756 students.
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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.