- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hohenwald, TN
Lewis Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470243000874
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Co High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hohenwald · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 481
- students enrolled
Lewis Co High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Co High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hohenwald, TN.
School address
District: Lewis County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470243000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lewis Co High School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470243000874 · Hohenwald, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County Elementary (525 students)
Lewis Co High School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lewis Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County E
Lewis County Elementary
525 students
- This school
Lewis Co High School
481 students
- Lewis County I
Lewis County Intermediate School
396 students
- Lewis County M
Lewis County Middle School
351 students
What this shows Lewis Co High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Co High School compares
Lewis Co High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Lewis Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lewis County reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Co High School
How many students attend Lewis Co High School?
Lewis Co High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hohenwald, TN. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Co High School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Co High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hohenwald, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Co High School?
Lewis Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis Co High School rank among public schools in Hohenwald?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Co High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hohenwald, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Lewis Co High School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County Elementary (525 students), Lewis County Intermediate School (396 students), and Lewis County Middle School (351 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.