Can I use Lee County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lee County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lee County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lee County?

Start with the 120 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lee County Schools & Education

Name: Lee County, Florida Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lee County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

24/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,726

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

24/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#56

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lee County

Measured School Summary

Lee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,726 per pupil, Lee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 34% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% 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

120 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

24/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #56 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

88.0%

1.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,726

$392 below the state average

School coverage

120

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 120 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.

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Parent decision brief

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.

Dominant-district county

LEE carries most of the listed public-school system, with 121 of 120 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#56

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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

Elementary to high school visible

99,354 students

Elementary 61Middle 18High 35Other 6

120 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LEE is the largest listed district slice, with 121 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?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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, Florida

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.

Massive Scale in Southwest Florida

Lee County operates a massive educational network of 120 public schools serving 99,354 students. The landscape features 61 elementary schools and 35 high schools to accommodate its large population.

Efficient Performance in Large Schools

The graduation rate of 88.0% slightly exceeds the national average of 87%. However, per-pupil spending of $5,726 is notably lower than both state and national averages, indicating a very efficient use of resources.

A Hub for Charter School Choice

The Lee County School District manages 121 schools, including 24 charter schools that serve 20% of the county. Lehigh Senior High School is the largest traditional campus, enrolling 2,476 students.

Urban and Suburban Learning Environments

Schools are split between urban and suburban settings, with an average school size of 872 students. Huge campuses like Lehigh Senior High define the high school experience for the county's youth.

School Overview

Total Schools

120

in Lee County

Reported Enrollment

99,354

120 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary61

Middle18

High35

Other6

1 School District in Lee County

LEE

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121 schools

99,354 students enrolled

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120 Public Schools in Lee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 46 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33971Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,476
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33936Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	2,133
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33971Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,981
IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	CAPE CORAL, 33914City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,933
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33912Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,917
FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33901City: Small	9–12	High	1,902
EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33974Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,896
CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	CAPE CORAL, 33991City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,887
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33905Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,880
NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	NORTH FORT MYERS, 33903Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,874
MARINER HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	CAPE CORAL, 33993City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,852
DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33916City: Small	9–12	High	1,802
ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	CAPE CORAL, 33909City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,653
CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33919Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,580
OAK HAMMOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	FORT MYERS, 33905Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,563
BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	BONITA SPRINGS, 34135Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,543
ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	ESTERO, 33928Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,433
HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33971Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,422
LEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33936Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,356
VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	LEE	LEHIGH ACRES, 33971Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,307

LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33971 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,476 students

VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33936 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary2,133 students

GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33971 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,981 students

IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

CAPE CORAL, 33914 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,933 students

SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33912 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,917 students

FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33901 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,902 students

EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33974 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,896 students

CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

CAPE CORAL, 33991 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,887 students

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33905 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,880 students

NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

NORTH FORT MYERS, 33903 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,874 students

MARINER HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

CAPE CORAL, 33993 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,852 students

DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33916 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,802 students

ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

CAPE CORAL, 33909 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,653 students

CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33919 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,580 students

OAK HAMMOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE

FORT MYERS, 33905 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,563 students

BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

BONITA SPRINGS, 34135 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,543 students

ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL

LEE

ESTERO, 33928 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,433 students

HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33971 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,422 students

LEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33936 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,356 students

VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEE

LEHIGH ACRES, 33971 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,307 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

26 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,726

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?

Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?

Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lee County?

Lee County has a school score of 24/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lee County?

The high school graduation rate in Lee County is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lee County spend per student?

Lee County spends $5,726 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lee County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lee County, Florida?

Lee County operates a massive educational network of 120 public schools serving 99,354 students. The landscape features 61 elementary schools and 35 high schools to accommodate its large population.

How do schools in Lee County perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Lee County, Florida?

The Lee County School District manages 121 schools, including 24 charter schools that serve 20% of the county. Lehigh Senior High School is the largest traditional campus, enrolling 2,476 students.

What is the school experience like in Lee County?

Schools are split between urban and suburban settings, with an average school size of 872 students. Huge campuses like Lehigh Senior High define the high school experience for the county's youth.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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