Excellent
#216 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
Lewis County Middle School
Middle School · Lewis County · Hohenwald, TN
A middle school in Hohenwald, TN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
207 South Court ST, Hohenwald, TN 38462
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis County Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lewis County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hohenwald), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,913
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lewis County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis County Middle School is listed in Lewis County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis County Middle School
Lewis County Middle School is a public middle school in Hohenwald, TN, part of Lewis County, serving approximately 360 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis County Middle School
What grades does Lewis County Middle School serve?
Lewis County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis County Middle School rank in TN?
Lewis County Middle School ranks #216 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Lewis County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lewis County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis County Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lewis County Middle School a charter school?
No, Lewis County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lewis County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (931) 796-4586
- Area population (ZIP 38462)
- 10,268
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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