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7.4 avg / 10

Lewis County School District

School District · Hohenwald, Tennessee

Students: 3,013
Teachers (FTE): 173
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,723

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lewis County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Lewis County Middle School

8.3/10

Hohenwald · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lewis County Intermediate School

8.0/10

Hohenwald · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lewis Co High School

7.2/10

Hohenwald · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#29 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,723

$688 vs Tennessee median

District size

3,013 students

Typical than Tennessee median

The short answer

Lewis County ranks #29 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Lewis County's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis County Middle School (8.3/10), Lewis County Intermediate School (8.0/10), and Lewis Co High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Lewis County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lewis County Middle School 8.3 / 10
2 Lewis County Intermediate School 8.0 / 10
3 Lewis Co High School 7.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lewis County

Lewis County is a Hohenwald, Tennessee school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,013 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $10,723 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Lewis County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lewis County students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lewis County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.8%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lewis County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Hohenwald
Total Enrollment
3,013
Teachers (FTE)
173
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lewis County?

Lewis County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lewis County?

The average composite rating for Lewis County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lewis County?

Lewis County spends $10,723 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewis County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lewis County is 17.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lewis County?

Lewis County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lewis County with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Lewis County?

Across schools in Lewis County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lewis County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Lewis County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
35.3%
ELA Proficiency
40.8%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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