- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hohenwald, TN
Lewis County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470243000872
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hohenwald · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 351
- students enrolled
Lewis County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hohenwald, TN.
School address
District: Lewis County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470243000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lewis County Middle School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470243000872 · Hohenwald, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 13:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County Elementary (525 students)
Lewis County Middle School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lewis County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County E
Lewis County Elementary
525 students
- Lewis Co High
Lewis Co High School
481 students
- Lewis County I
Lewis County Intermediate School
396 students
- This school
Lewis County Middle School
351 students
What this shows Lewis County Middle School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis County Middle School compares
Lewis County Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Lewis County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lewis County reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Middle School
How many students attend Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has 351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hohenwald, TN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Hohenwald, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Hohenwald?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Middle School ranks #1 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 County Middle School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County Elementary (525 students), Lewis Co High School (481 students), and Lewis County Intermediate School (396 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.