Lewis County High School

Summary:

Lewis County High School is a public high school serving 446 students in grades 9-12 in Hohenwald, Tennessee. The school is part of the Lewis County School District, which is ranked 43 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lewis County High School has seen fluctuating academic performance on state assessments, with some subject areas performing above the state average and others below. The school's statewide ranking has varied, ranging from 43rd out of 347 Tennessee high schools in 2020-2021 to 156th out of 374 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. Certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs, have performed better than the overall school population in some subject areas. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, in contrast to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Hickman County Senior High School and Summertown High School.

Lewis County High School faces challenges with a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The school's spending per student has increased over the past few years, from $8,727 in 2018-2019 to $10,426 in 2020-2021, which may be an effort to address these challenges. Compared to nearby high schools, Lewis County High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of academic achievement on state assessments, but the school's lower student-teacher ratio may be a strength in providing more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 818 West Main ST
       Hohenwald, TN  38462


(931) 796-4085

District: Lewis County

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,920 Help


Feeder schools for Lewis County High School:

Elementary:    Lewis County Elementary
    Lewis County Intermediate School
Middle:    Lewis County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lewis County High School ranks better than 61.5% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lewis County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis County High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis County High School is $11,920.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County High School 151st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Lewis County High School in the ranking list.)

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Lewis County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County 112th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis County High School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 31.15 223rd 267 16.5%
2011 36.76 212th 273 22.3%
2012 32.57 220th 269 18.2%
2013 27.49 262nd 285 8.1%
2014 35.04 235th 296 20.6%
2015 29.83 262nd 300 12.7%
2016 33.34 254th 351 27.6%
2017 10.01 265th 273 2.9%
2018 33.28 238th 341 30.2%
2019 29.18 259th 342 24.3%
2021 69.56 43rd 347 87.6%
2022 63.24 89th 358 75.1%
2023 56.44 131st 384 65.9%
2024 52.88 151st 392 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.22 27th 183 85.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 163rd 308 47.1%
2019 43.98 150th 302 50.3%
2021 75.99 22nd 317 93.1%
2022 70.28 45th 322 86.0%
2023 58.70 82nd 330 75.2%
2024 39.74 199th 337 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.02 271st 337 19.6%
2021 75.87 30th 340 91.2%
2022 54.82 118th 350 66.3%
2023 52.91 150th 366 59.0%
2024 47.10 178th 365 51.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.02 235th 329 28.6%
2021 62.00 74th 332 77.7%
2022 67.49 65th 349 81.4%
2023 58.27 111th 359 69.1%
2024 57.40 123rd 366 66.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.46 69th 240 71.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 76th 159 52.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lewis County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 268th 307 12.7%
2019 22.63 266th 301 11.6%
2021 62.38 62nd 306 79.7%
2022 55.78 102nd 312 67.3%
2023 50.56 134th 325 58.8%
2024 45.29 162nd 326 50.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lewis County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 524 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 485 9 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 1 497
1990 490 10 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 482 11 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 482 11 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 511 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a -7 514
1994 552 11 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 554 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 554 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 573 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a -7 575
1998 541 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 551
1999 549 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 558
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 582 582
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 567 567
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 585 585
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 585 585
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 589 589
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 585 585
2006 546 14 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 549 10 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 563 16 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 594
2009 557 15 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 541 17 5 12 4 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 556 19 5 17 2 0 4 0 603
2012 569 12 3 19 0 0 10 0 613
2013 535 12 2 19 2 0 12 0 582
2014 514 14 2 17 3 0 9 0 559
2015 515 11 1 8 3 0 8 0 546
2016 479 11 2 15 3 0 11 0 521
2017 454 11 2 18 1 0 9 0 495
2018 425 7 3 20 0 0 10 0 465
2019 453 9 5 18 0 0 10 0 495
2020 466 12 4 16 0 0 8 0 506
2021 433 11 3 11 0 0 9 0 467
2022 407 10 2 15 0 0 12 0 446
2023 405 10 3 13 0 0 15 0 446
2024 427 9 3 10 1 0 21 0 471

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 26.0 20.4 n/a
1989 497 23.0 21.6 n/a
1990 501 23.0 21.7 n/a
1991 496 27.0 18.3 n/a
1992 496 27.0 18.3 n/a
1993 514 27.0 19.0 n/a
1994 565 30.0 18.8 n/a
1995 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1996 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 558 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 585 n/a n/a n/a
2003 585 n/a n/a n/a
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 585 n/a n/a n/a
2006 572 36.5 15.7 n/a
2007 568 35.0 16.2 49.3
2008 594 36.0 16.5 44.9
2009 591 36.9 16.0 50.1
2010 579 38.5 15.0 51.6
2011 603 39.0 15.4 51.7
2012 613 37.8 16.2 53.8
2013 582 39.9 14.5 55.5
2014 559 39.6 14.1 51.3
2015 546 35.0 15.6 95.6
2016 521 36.0 14.4 63.1
2017 495 38.5 12.8 n/a
2018 465 33.4 13.9 n/a
2019 495 32.9 15.0 n/a
2020 506 32.7 15.4 50.6
2021 467 34.8 13.4 n/a
2022 446 36.0 12.3 n/a
2023 446 35.0 12.7 n/a
2024 471 37.3 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 26.0 20.4 n/a
1989 497 23.0 21.6 n/a
1990 501 23.0 21.7 n/a
1991 496 27.0 18.3 n/a
1992 496 27.0 18.3 n/a
1993 514 27.0 19.0 n/a
1994 565 30.0 18.8 n/a
1995 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1996 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 558 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 585 n/a n/a n/a
2003 585 n/a n/a n/a
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 585 n/a n/a n/a
2006 572 36.5 15.7 n/a
2007 568 35.0 16.2 49.3
2008 594 36.0 16.5 44.9
2009 591 36.9 16.0 50.1
2010 579 38.5 15.0 51.6
2011 603 39.0 15.4 51.7
2012 613 37.8 16.2 53.8
2013 582 39.9 14.5 55.5
2014 559 39.6 14.1 51.3
2015 546 35.0 15.6 95.6
2016 521 36.0 14.4 63.1
2017 495 38.5 12.8 n/a
2018 465 33.4 13.9 n/a
2019 495 32.9 15.0 n/a
2020 506 32.7 15.4 50.6
2021 467 34.8 13.4 n/a
2022 446 36.0 12.3 n/a
2023 446 35.0 12.7 n/a
2024 471 37.3 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis County High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,727
2020 $9,277
2021 $10,426
2022 $11,430
2023 $11,920

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 342 High schoolsRanks 131st of 384 High schools
 41.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Lewis County High School)8.127
 18.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Lewis County)8.127
 18.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Lewis County High School)22.135.5
 13.4%
   9th Grade English I (Lewis County)22.135.5
 13.4%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Lewis County High School)41.847.3
 5.5%
   10th Grade English II (Lewis County)41.847.3
 5.5%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Lewis County High School)6.730
 23.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Lewis County)6.730
 23.3%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Lewis County High School)7.725.6
 17.9%
   All Grades Algebra I (Lewis County)7.725.6
 17.9%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Lewis County High School)628.2
 22.2%
   All Grades Algebra II (Lewis County)628.2
 22.2%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Lewis County High School)22.635.2
 12.6%
   All Grades English I (Lewis County)22.635.2
 12.6%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Lewis County High School)41.347.8
 6.5%
   All Grades English II (Lewis County)41.347.8
 6.5%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Lewis County High School)1643
 27%
   All Grades Geometry (Lewis County)1643
 27%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495446
 9.9%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic1813
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White453405
 10.6%
Two or More Races1015
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis County High School

Lewis County High School ranks 151st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Lewis County High School.

Students at Lewis County High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Lewis County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lewis County Elementary
Elementary : Lewis County Intermediate School
Middle : Lewis County Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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