For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,216 students in Lewis County, WV (there are , serving 80 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV are Jane Lew Elementary School, Lewis County High School and Roanoke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jane Lew Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6536 Main St
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836
Jane Lew, WV 26378
(304) 884-7836
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1176 Oil Creek Rd
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887
Walkersville, WV 26447
(304) 452-8887
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Peterson-central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Berlin Rd
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Robert L. Bland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 Court Ave
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10949 Us Highway 33 West
Alum Bridge, WV 26321
(304) 304-8312
Alum Bridge, WV 26321
(304) 304-8312
Grades: PK-4
| 98 students
619 W 2nd St
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8324
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8324
Grades: 2-4
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, WV include Jane Lew Elementary School, Lewis County High School and Roanoke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County?
5 public schools are located in Lewis County.
What percentage of students in Lewis County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lewis County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lewis County include: Roanoke Elementary School vs. Peterson-central Elementary School, Jane Lew Elementary School vs. Peterson-central Elementary School, Peterson-central Elementary School vs. Jane Lew Elementary School
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