School overview
At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
15.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Lewis County Middle School: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lewis County Middle School
Lewis County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Vanceburg. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lewis County. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (97.6%) and multiracial (1.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lewis County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White97.6%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Lewis County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
292 reported students
Tollesboro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
256 reported students
Lewis County Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Laurel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
70 reported students
Lewis County High School
High · Grades 09–12
568 reported students
Lewis County Career & Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students