For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,981 students in Lewis County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY are Laurel Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Lewis County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Garrison Elementary
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Garrison, KY 41141
(606) 757-2122
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Middle School Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Gr: 7-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Tollesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2431 W. Ky 10
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Tollesboro, KY 41189
(606) 798-3231
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Meade Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
79 Lions Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Gr: 9-12
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Foster Meade Vocational Education Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
N
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, KY include Laurel Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Lewis County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County?
7 public schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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