For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,013 students in Lewis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Lewis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,924 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
1,010,361 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
66,543 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewis County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 147 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
77%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,980. The school district revenue/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,684 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,269
$11,980
Spending / Student
$5,684
$11,478
Best Lewis County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis County Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Park Avenue South
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-1029
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-1029
Gr: 3-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Co High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 West Main St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4085
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4085
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lewis County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 South Court St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4586
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4586
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
305 South Oak St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-5621
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-5621
Gr: PK-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
206 South Court St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
206 South Court St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
206 South Court St
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3264
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District is ranked #39 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County School District?
77% of Lewis County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County School District?
Lewis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,684 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
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