For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,414 students in Vanceburg, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY are Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Lewis County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanceburg, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vanceburg 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 Vanceburg, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Laurel School Rd
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Middle School Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6228
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis County Central Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Walter Ave
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2831
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Vanceburg, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foster Meade Vocational Education Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
N
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Vanceburg, KY 41179
(606) 796-6106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Vanceburg, KY include Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County Middle School and Lewis County Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vanceburg?
5 public schools are located in Vanceburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanceburg?
Vanceburg 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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