Top Rankings
Lee County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,129 students in Lee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Lee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,129 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lee County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
197 Students
85,795 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
327,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
1,706 Students
632,133 Students
% Black Students
28%
36%
# White Students
3,603 Students
612,293 Students
% White Students
59%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,734 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
84,151 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
270
50,489
# Students in K Grade:
416
118,882
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
124,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
382
128,523
# Students in 3rd Grade:
436
125,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
416
127,364
# Students in 5th Grade:
469
128,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
129,323
# Students in 7th Grade:
496
131,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
482
133,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
490
153,942
# Students in 10th Grade:
512
144,127
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
131,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
442
119,291
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,128 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,630
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,128
$13,431
Best Lee County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Lovers Lane Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2220
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2220
Grades: 3-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2240
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Lee County Middle School West
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3590
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3590
Grades: 8-12
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Lee County Middle School East
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Firetower Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
Lee County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Trojan Way
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2260
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2200
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2200
Grades: PK-2
| 836 students
Rank: n/an/a
282 Magnolia Ave
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2180
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2180
Grades: PK-2
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee County School District?
Lee County School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,129 students.
What is the rank of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District is ranked #28 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County School District?
59% of Lee County School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Lee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,128 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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