Lee County Schools & Education
Lee County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,674
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#111
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lee County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Lee County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,674 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 Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% 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
4 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #111 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,674
$1,220 below the state average
School coverage
4
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 4 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
#111
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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 and high visible
907 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lee County 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, Kentucky
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.
A Concentrated Rural Education Network
Lee County operates four public schools within a single district, serving a total of 907 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary school and three high schools, though no dedicated middle schools are registered in the current system.
The Lee County District Focus
The Lee County school district manages the entire local student population across its primary and secondary facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model for all 907 enrolled students.
A Small-Town Rural School Experience
All four schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment with an average school size of 454 students. The largest facility is Lee County Middle High School with 458 students, followed closely by Lee County Elementary with 449 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Lee County
Reported Enrollment
907
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lee County
Lee County
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Middle High School | Record | Lee County | Beattyville, 41311Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 458 |
| Lee County Elementary School | Record | Lee County | Beattyville, 41311Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 449 |
| Delta Academy | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Beattyville, 41311Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Lee County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Beattyville, 41311Rural: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Lee County Elementary School
Lee County
Beattyville, 41311 / Rural: Remote
Lee County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Beattyville, 41311 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,674
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Lee County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lee County, Kentucky?
Lee County operates four public schools within a single district, serving a total of 907 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary school and three high schools, though no dedicated middle schools are registered in the current system.
What are the major school districts in Lee County, Kentucky?
The Lee County school district manages the entire local student population across its primary and secondary facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model for all 907 enrolled students.
What is the school experience like in Lee County?
All four schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment with an average school size of 454 students. The largest facility is Lee County Middle High School with 458 students, followed closely by Lee County Elementary with 449 students.
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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.