Enrollment
568
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vanceburg, KY
Lewis County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210339000910
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vanceburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis County High School
Lewis County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Vanceburg, Kentucky, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 568 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lewis County also operates Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students) and Garrison Elementary School (292 students) alongside Lewis County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis County High School compares
Lewis County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$12,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Lewis County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis County, which includes Lewis County High School.
$12,728
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 66.6%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lewis County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis County High School
How many students attend Lewis County High School?
Lewis County High School has 568 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis County High School?
71.7% of students at Lewis County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County High School?
Lewis County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis County High School rank among public schools in Vanceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vanceburg on the city page.
Is Lewis County High School a good school?
Lewis County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Lewis County High School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students), Garrison Elementary School (292 students), and Lewis County Middle School (290 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.
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