Lewis County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,013 students in Lewis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lewis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Lewis County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.61
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
326 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
2,302 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
77%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
243
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,684 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District is ranked #41 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County School District?
77% of Lewis County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,684 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,013 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TN)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
