For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 602 students in Lewis County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Lewis County, KY is Lewis County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lewis County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Lewis County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lewis County, KY include Lewis County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lewis County?
2 public high schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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