Is Lewis County High School a good school?

Lewis County High School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of West Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Lewis County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 729 students attended Lewis County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lewis County High School?

Students at Lewis County High School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lewis County High School?

Lewis County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jane Lew Elementary School Elementary : Peterson-Central Elementary School Elementary : Roanoke Elementary School Middle : Robert L. Bland Middle School

Lewis County High School

Summary:

Lewis County High School is a public high school in Weston, West Virginia, serving 756 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lewis County Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.35%) compared to the state average, its academic performance has consistently lagged behind. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 17.9%. The school's performance in English Language Arts (33.8% proficient) and Science (14.7% proficient) also fell short of state averages. This trend has contributed to the school's declining statewide ranking, dropping from 61 out of 112 high schools in 2021-2022 to 106 out of 112 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Gilmer County High School, Robert C. Byrd High School, and Buckhannon Upshur High School, Lewis County High School consistently underperforms on academic measures. The school's struggles are further highlighted by significant disparities in performance between student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with disabilities performing relatively well, while low-income and homeless students rank in the bottom 15 schools in the state. To address these challenges, the school and district leadership should consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing instructional practices, and exploring strategies used by higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452-7673

(304) 269-8315

District: Lewis County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,613

Feeder schools for Lewis County High School:

Elementary:	Jane Lew Elementary School
	Peterson-Central Elementary School
	Roanoke Elementary School
Middle:	Robert L. Bland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis County High School ranks worse than 94.6% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lewis County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (1.4%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis County High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Lewis County High School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis County High School is $11,613.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County High School 106^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Lewis County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lewis County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County Schools 53^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis County High School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	19.05	101^st	111	9.0%
2010	32.00	86^th	112	23.2%
2011	26.57	99^th	113	12.4%
2012	29.47	89^th	113	21.2%
2013	34.30	80^th	114	29.8%
2014	37.71	78^th	115	32.2%
2015	31.13	88^th	117	24.8%
2016	34.80	90^th	119	24.4%
2017	43.55	74^th	122	39.3%
2018	39.21	69^th	115	40.0%
2019	27.59	85^th	114	25.4%
2021	22.10	90^th	113	20.4%
2022	44.38	61^st	112	45.5%
2023	14.18	103^rd	112	8.0%
2024	12.47	106^th	112	5.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	25.00	53^rd	62	14.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	28.76	98^th	118	16.9%
2018	17.78	81^st	103	21.4%
2019	18.31	76^th	85	10.6%
2023	41.96	48^th	89	46.1%
2024	34.20	59^th	89	33.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.88	96^th	121	20.7%
2018	50.56	54^th	112	51.8%
2021	36.56	69^th	111	37.8%
2022	46.31	59^th	109	45.9%
2023	17.33	93^rd	107	13.1%
2024	5.05	108^th	110	1.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2022	93.75	1^st	8	87.5%
2023	21.27	12^th	13	7.7%
2024	10.03	15^th	15	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.57	89^th	119	25.2%
2018	26.18	85^th	111	23.4%
2019	23.35	90^th	109	17.4%
2021	18.47	98^th	110	10.9%
2022	40.30	65^th	108	39.8%
2023	14.80	100^th	108	7.4%
2024	15.26	100^th	110	9.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.91	19^th	84	77.4%
2022	37.72	60^th	91	34.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	51.15	57^th	122	53.3%
2018	51.03	49^th	111	55.9%
2019	36.23	70^th	109	35.8%
2021	32.26	73^rd	110	33.6%
2022	44.09	61^st	108	43.5%
2023	15.79	94^th	108	13.0%
2024	13.99	98^th	109	10.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	91.76	1^st	59	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lewis County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.60	80^th	122	34.4%
2018	34.17	77^th	113	31.9%
2019	24.64	86^th	112	23.2%
2021	20.59	92^nd	113	18.6%
2022	40.73	65^th	111	41.4%
2023	12.47	104^th	112	7.1%
2024	12.09	104^th	111	6.3%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Thursday, August 24, 2023

The work atmosphere is very good. The principals really care about students and staff. The school is a family. We hear that from visitors to our school all the time. There is always room for improvement in anything. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2019

Very pleased with the education my kids received. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, February 1, 2016

Lewis County High School has fantastic students and staff. The course offerings are becoming more rigorous, and many students are involved in educational after school activities as well as athletics. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lewis County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	769	769
1990	735	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	740
1991	954	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	966
1992	973	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	986
1993	975	3	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	987
1994	964	4	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	974
1995	934	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1996	934	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1997	931	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	942
1998	909	2	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	919
1999	912	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	920
2000	847	2	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	858
2001	841	1	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
2002	806	3	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	818
2003	806	3	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	818
2004	817	6	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	829
2005	809	6	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
2006	811	5	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	821
2007	818	5	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	829
2008	822	7	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	836
2009	837	9	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	854
2010	828	10	3	3	3	0	0	0	847
2011	803	7	3	4	1	0	0	0	818
2012	765	7	4	6	0	0	3	0	785
2013	743	7	2	5	1	0	4	0	762
2014	737	6	2	9	1	0	3	0	758
2015	736	5	2	9	1	0	7	0	760
2016	734	4	3	9	1	0	6	0	757
2017	705	4	3	5	0	0	6	0	723
2018	701	3	3	5	1	0	6	0	719
2019	664	4	3	4	0	0	4	0	679
2020	662	4	3	4	0	0	4	0	677
2021	703	3	2	5	0	0	6	0	719
2022	700	2	1	4	1	0	11	0	719
2023	736	2	1	2	1	0	14	0	756
2024	710	2	0	5	2	0	10	0	729

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	769	45.0	17.0	n/a
1990	740	49.6	14.9	30.9
1991	966	51.5	18.7	29.2
1992	986	53.9	18.2	29.7
1993	987	55.0	17.9	31.1
1994	974	54.5	17.9	36.9
1995	941	57.3	16.4	36.2
1996	941	57.3	16.4	36.2
1997	942	55.8	16.9	33.7
1998	919	52.9	17.4	35.5
1999	920	53.6	17.2	45.4
2000	858	54.0	15.9	42.5
2001	850	56.0	15.2	45.4
2002	818	56.5	14.5	41.6
2003	818	56.5	14.5	41.6
2004	829	53.0	15.6	44
2005	820	52.0	15.8	45.7
2006	821	54.8	15.0	46.9
2007	829	56.8	14.6	46.6
2008	836	55.8	15.0	44.5
2009	854	54.5	15.7	43.6
2010	847	56.0	15.1	50.6
2011	818	59.8	13.6	41.8
2012	785	53.0	14.8	44.5
2013	762	51.0	14.9	52
2014	758	51.2	14.7	46.4
2015	760	52.0	14.6	44.9
2016	757	51.0	14.8	47.6
2017	723	50.0	14.4	50.6
2018	719	48.0	14.9	52.6
2019	679	48.0	14.1	53.8
2020	677	49.0	13.8	53.9
2021	719	46.0	15.6	49.4
2022	719	49.0	14.6	n/a
2023	756	48.0	15.7	n/a
2024	729	47.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	769	45.0	17.0	n/a
1990	740	49.6	14.9	30.9
1991	966	51.5	18.7	29.2
1992	986	53.9	18.2	29.7
1993	987	55.0	17.9	31.1
1994	974	54.5	17.9	36.9
1995	941	57.3	16.4	36.2
1996	941	57.3	16.4	36.2
1997	942	55.8	16.9	33.7
1998	919	52.9	17.4	35.5
1999	920	53.6	17.2	45.4
2000	858	54.0	15.9	42.5
2001	850	56.0	15.2	45.4
2002	818	56.5	14.5	41.6
2003	818	56.5	14.5	41.6
2004	829	53.0	15.6	44
2005	820	52.0	15.8	45.7
2006	821	54.8	15.0	46.9
2007	829	56.8	14.6	46.6
2008	836	55.8	15.0	44.5
2009	854	54.5	15.7	43.6
2010	847	56.0	15.1	50.6
2011	818	59.8	13.6	41.8
2012	785	53.0	14.8	44.5
2013	762	51.0	14.9	52
2014	758	51.2	14.7	46.4
2015	760	52.0	14.6	44.9
2016	757	51.0	14.8	47.6
2017	723	50.0	14.4	50.6
2018	719	48.0	14.9	52.6
2019	679	48.0	14.1	53.8
2020	677	49.0	13.8	53.9
2021	719	46.0	15.6	49.4
2022	719	49.0	14.6	n/a
2023	756	48.0	15.7	n/a
2024	729	47.0	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$975 (8.4%)	$10,637 (91.6%)	$11,613

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 112 High schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County High School)	16.3	7.6	8.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)	16.3	7.6	8.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County High School)	44.7	36.6	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)	44.7	36.6	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Lewis County High School)	21.3	15.8	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Lewis County Schools)	21.3	15.8	5.5%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	756	11.3%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	664	736	10.8%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%

Schools Near Lewis County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				WV Assessment Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis County High School	Public	9-12	205 Minuteman Dr	Weston	26452	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 269-8315	729	47	15.5		710 (97.4%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	12.5	106^th of 112 public high schools	5.4%		14.2	103^rd of 112 public high schools	8.0%	3				7.6				33.8		14.7	$11,613	$975	$10,637
South Harrison High School	Public	9-12	3073 Hawk Hwy	Lost Creek	26385	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7440	348	26	13.2		333 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	10.4	109^th of 112 public high schools	2.7%		29.8	84^th of 112 public high schools	25.0%	25				7.5				33.8		11.3	$15,853	$1,142	$14,711
Buckhannon Upshur High School	Public	9-12	270 Bu Dr	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3720	1,120	65	17.1		1,078 (96.3%)	8 (0.7%)	18 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	16.8	96^th of 112 public high schools	14.3%		27.3	87^th of 112 public high schools	22.3%	9				8.3				36.2		17.0	$11,720	$970	$10,750
Fred W Eberle Technical Center	Public	10-12	208 Morton Ave	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 472-1259	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robert C Byrd High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7200	696	47	14.7		608 (87.4%)	30 (4.3%)	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.9%)	25.1	84^th of 112 public high schools	25.0%		53.5	46^th of 112 public high schools	58.9%	38				9.6				41.8		18.5	$13,210	$845	$12,365
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1 Mountaineer Dr	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7470	442	42	10.5		405 (91.6%)	12 (2.7%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	42	63^rd of 112 public high schools	43.8%		26.3	89^th of 112 public high schools	20.5%	26				12.9				44.6		24.8	$13,935	$733	$13,202
Gilmer County High School	Public	6-12	300 Pine St	Glenville	26351	Gilmer County	Gilmer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 462-7960	446	34	13.1		433 (97.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	16.4	97^th of 112 public high schools	13.4%		62.4	39^th of 112 public high schools	65.2%	58	25.9	23.9	13.9	8.1	35.2	20.9	26.4	37.1	20.8	16.1	$15,180	$1,272	$13,908

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