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Lee County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,522

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#90

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lee County

Measured School Summary

Lee County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,522 per pupil, Lee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% 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

8 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #90 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,522

$883 below the state average

School coverage

8

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lee County has 8 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.

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.

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

#90

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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

Elementary to high school visible

6,333 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Lee County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?

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, Georgia

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.

Lee County's Growing Eight-School System

Lee County provides a robust public education through four elementary, two middle, and two high schools. A total of 6,333 students are enrolled across these eight facilities.

One Strong Unified District

The Lee County school district manages all 6,333 students with no charter schools in operation. This unified system allows for a consistent academic experience for all local families.

Substantial Schools in Town and Country

Schools are evenly split between four town and four rural locations, with a relatively large average school size of 792 students. Lee County High is the largest with 1,429 students, while Lee County Middle East remains the smallest with 676.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Lee County

Reported Enrollment

6,333

8 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other0

1 School District in Lee County

Lee County

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8 schools
6,333 students enrolled
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8 Public Schools in Lee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Lee County High School

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,429 students

Kinchafoonee Primary School

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary887 students

Lee County Middle School West

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle799 students

Twin Oaks Elementary

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary745 students

Lee County Middle School East

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle676 students

Lee County Primary School

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary645 students

Lee County Elementary School

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary607 students

Lee High School 9th Grade Campus

Lee County

Leesburg, 31763 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High545 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,522

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia 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 Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). 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 47/100, which is a midrange 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 92.0%, 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 $6,522 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, Georgia — FAQ

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

Lee County provides a robust public education through four elementary, two middle, and two high schools. A total of 6,333 students are enrolled across these eight facilities.

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

The Lee County school district manages all 6,333 students with no charter schools in operation. This unified system allows for a consistent academic experience for all local families.

What is the school experience like in Lee County?

Schools are evenly split between four town and four rural locations, with a relatively large average school size of 792 students. Lee County High is the largest with 1,429 students, while Lee County Middle East remains the smallest with 676.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.