For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,949 students in Lee County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lee County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, VA are Elydale Middle School, Flatwoods Elementary School and Jonesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elydale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Grades: 5-7
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Flatwoods School Road
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-2799
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-2799
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Bulldog Circle
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-1011
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-1011
Grades: 5-7
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Grades: 8-12
| 781 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rose Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Rose Hill Drive
Rose Hill, VA 24281
(276) 445-4094
Rose Hill, VA 24281
(276) 445-4094
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thomas Walker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Grades: 8-12
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Pennington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 5-7
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
St. Charles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2434 St. Charles Road
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Saint Charles, VA 24282
(276) 383-4531
Grades: PK-4
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Dryden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 School House Ridge Road
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #1010.
Elk Knob Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Hornet Loop
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Career & Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
181 Vo-tech Drive
Ben Hur, VA 24218
(276) 346-1960
Ben Hur, VA 24218
(276) 346-1960
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stroute 606
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, VA include Elydale Middle School, Flatwoods Elementary School and Jonesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
11 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lee County include: Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School, Lee High School vs. Thomas Walker High School
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