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Lewis County C-1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 919 students in Lewis County C-1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lewis County C-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
919 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lewis County C-1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#376 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
860 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
68
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,904 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,693
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,904
$13,908
Best Lewis County C-1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25189 Heritage Ave
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 919 students.
What is the rank of Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District is ranked #385 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County C-1 School District?
94% of Lewis County C-1 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis County C-1 School District?
Lewis County C-1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lewis County C-1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,904 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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