Summary:
The 41179 zip code is home to a single high school, Lewis County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school boasts a higher-than-average graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to the state, its academic performance in core subject areas like mathematics, science, and ACT testing lags behind state averages.
Lewis County High School had a 93.5% four-year graduation rate in the 2024-2025 school year, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores were generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics (32% proficient or better vs. 41% state average) and science (17% proficient or better vs. 22% state average). The school also underperformed the state in ACT English (30% proficient or better vs. 44% state average) and ACT Reading (34% proficient or better vs. 42% state average).
Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 75.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's spending per student ($14,488) is higher than the state average, but it's unclear if this additional funding is being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The relatively high student-teacher ratio (21.1) may also be a factor contributing to the school's academic performance challenges.
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