Lee County Schools & Education
Lee County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,917
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#72
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lee County
Measured School Summary
Lee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $4,917 per pupil, Lee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 72% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #72 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
6.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$4,917
$1,243 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lee County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Lee County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#72
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 27 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
631 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lee County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lee County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Streamlined Schooling in Lee County
Lee County operates a focused school system with 2 public schools serving 631 total students. A single school district manages these facilities, ensuring a consistent educational journey from elementary through high school.
Lee County District Leadership
The Lee County School District is the sole provider of public education in the county, overseeing both of its active campuses. This centralized structure allows for unified curriculum planning and resource management across the elementary and high school levels.
Personalized Learning Environments
With only two schools and an average size of 316 students, Lee County offers a very personalized educational experience. Anna Strong Learning Academy serves 376 primary students, while Lee High School supports 255 students in a rural and town-mixed setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Lee County
Reported Enrollment
631
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lee County
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 Public Schools in Lee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA STRONG LEARNING ACADEMY | Record | LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARIANNA, 72360Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 376 |
| LEE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARIANNA, 72360Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 255 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,917
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Lee County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lee County, Arkansas?
Lee County operates a focused school system with 2 public schools serving 631 total students. A single school district manages these facilities, ensuring a consistent educational journey from elementary through high school.
What are the major school districts in Lee County, Arkansas?
The Lee County School District is the sole provider of public education in the county, overseeing both of its active campuses. This centralized structure allows for unified curriculum planning and resource management across the elementary and high school levels.
What is the school experience like in Lee County?
With only two schools and an average size of 316 students, Lee County offers a very personalized educational experience. Anna Strong Learning Academy serves 376 primary students, while Lee High School supports 255 students in a rural and town-mixed setting.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.