Lee County High School

Summary:

Lee County High School is a public high school located in Leesburg, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,429 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 21 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee County High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking of 28 out of 458 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating strong academic achievement. Additionally, the school has impressive graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 91.6% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Lee County High School students also consistently outperform the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History.

While Lee High School 9th Grade Campus also ranks well, with a statewide ranking of 69 out of 458 schools, the nearby Terrell High School is a stark contrast, ranking 343 out of 458 Georgia high schools and having significantly lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the South Georgia Regional Achievement Center, a small alternative school, has extremely low academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources for specialized schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Trojan Way
Leesburg, GA 31763

(229) 903-2260

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,096

Feeder schools for Lee County High School:

Elementary:	Kinchafoonee Primary School
	Lee County Elementary School
	Lee County Primary School
	Twin Oaks Elementary
Middle:	Lee County Middle School East
	Lee County Middle School West

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,402

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

African American:

28.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee County High School ranks better than 93.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lee County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), African American (28.7%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee County High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Lee County High School employs 79.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee County High School is $9,096.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County High School 28^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Lee County High School in the ranking list.)

Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 21^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	63.82	95^th	335	71.6%
2007	66.31	99^th	358	72.3%
2008	72.12	80^th	370	78.4%
2009	75.07	66^th	372	82.3%
2010	70.02	95^th	384	75.3%
2011	74.34	70^th	402	82.6%
2012	64.50	113^th	396	71.5%
2013	72.89	69^th	425	83.8%
2014	60.58	126^th	425	70.4%
2015	63.27	87^th	435	80.0%
2016	57.69	114^th	426	73.2%
2017	67.10	69^th	420	83.6%
2018	68.73	80^th	428	81.3%
2019	70.66	73^rd	438	83.3%
2021	55.84	130^th	410	68.3%
2022	79.52	45^th	429	89.5%
2023	81.16	40^th	442	91.0%
2024	87.88	28^th	458	93.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, November 20, 2010

population has lead to a lack of organization. the athletics department is run solely on the booster club and theft is a problem Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lee County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1169	1169
1994	1010	184	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1197
1995	1133	201	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1996	1133	201	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1997	1228	220	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1462
1998	1252	234	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1502
1999	1304	244	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1573
2000	1334	230	16	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1593
2001	1364	228	12	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1614
2002	1321	232	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1576
2003	1321	232	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1576
2004	1324	241	14	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1591
2005	1343	224	17	14	4	n/a	n/a	3	1605
2006	1409	263	25	19	3	n/a	n/a	7	1726
2007	1413	292	28	17	3	n/a	n/a	7	1760
2008	1438	331	26	23	3	n/a	n/a	12	1833
2009	1031	259	22	21	0	n/a	n/a	12	1345
2010	971	265	33	30	0	6	0	0	1305
2011	969	263	24	30	1	10	14	0	1311
2012	915	261	26	25	2	5	15	0	1249
2013	963	279	31	21	1	5	20	0	1320
2014	941	282	39	33	0	2	24	0	1321
2015	951	299	46	38	1	2	36	0	1373
2016	956	310	43	35	3	3	41	0	1391
2017	916	323	42	41	5	3	35	0	1365
2018	925	315	45	39	2	3	35	0	1364
2019	888	345	50	36	0	1	33	0	1353
2020	896	365	55	45	2	0	36	0	1399
2021	903	354	56	47	2	0	40	0	1402
2022	904	363	51	64	2	0	52	0	1436
2023	865	379	56	66	0	1	62	0	1429
2024	796	403	48	79	0	1	75	0	1402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lee County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1169	53.0	22.1	15
1994	1197	55.7	21.5	17.5
1995	1342	63.4	21.2	13.8
1996	1342	63.4	21.2	13.8
1997	1462	71.3	20.5	17.6
1998	1502	77.9	19.3	18
1999	1573	81.5	19.3	17.3
2000	1593	82.8	19.2	17.5
2001	1614	87.0	18.6	16.7
2002	1576	92.6	17.0	18.7
2003	1576	92.6	17.0	18.7
2004	1591	89.1	17.9	22.6
2005	1605	91.9	17.5	22.3
2006	1726	94.2	18.3	26.1
2007	1760	97.3	18.1	25.8
2008	1833	100.1	18.3	25.2
2009	1345	83.2	16.2	29
2010	1305	81.0	16.1	33.6
2011	1311	82.0	15.9	36.1
2012	1249	75.4	16.5	35.6
2013	1320	74.3	17.7	35.5
2014	1321	74.7	17.6	37.4
2015	1373	76.0	18.0	38.7
2016	1391	74.0	18.7	37.2
2017	1365	75.7	18.0	37.8
2018	1364	77.7	17.5	33.4
2019	1353	77.3	17.5	33.1
2020	1399	74.7	18.7	35.9
2021	1402	73.9	18.9	30.5
2022	1436	79.4	18.0	n/a
2023	1429	77.7	18.3	35.6
2024	1402	79.2	17.7	49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lee County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1169	53.0	22.1	15
1994	1197	55.7	21.5	17.5
1995	1342	63.4	21.2	13.8
1996	1342	63.4	21.2	13.8
1997	1462	71.3	20.5	17.6
1998	1502	77.9	19.3	18
1999	1573	81.5	19.3	17.3
2000	1593	82.8	19.2	17.5
2001	1614	87.0	18.6	16.7
2002	1576	92.6	17.0	18.7
2003	1576	92.6	17.0	18.7
2004	1591	89.1	17.9	22.6
2005	1605	91.9	17.5	22.3
2006	1726	94.2	18.3	26.1
2007	1760	97.3	18.1	25.8
2008	1833	100.1	18.3	25.2
2009	1345	83.2	16.2	29
2010	1305	81.0	16.1	33.6
2011	1311	82.0	15.9	36.1
2012	1249	75.4	16.5	35.6
2013	1320	74.3	17.7	35.5
2014	1321	74.7	17.6	37.4
2015	1373	76.0	18.0	38.7
2016	1391	74.0	18.7	37.2
2017	1365	75.7	18.0	37.8
2018	1364	77.7	17.5	33.4
2019	1353	77.3	17.5	33.1
2020	1399	74.7	18.7	35.9
2021	1402	73.9	18.9	30.5
2022	1436	79.4	18.0	n/a
2023	1429	77.7	18.3	35.6
2024	1402	79.2	17.7	49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lee County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$371 (4.6%)	$7,607 (95.3%)	$7,979
2018	$335 (3.9%)	$8,255 (96.1%)	$8,590
2019	$354 (3.9%)	$8,742 (96.1%)	$9,096

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 438 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 442 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lee County High School)	57.9	49	8.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lee County)	57.9	49	8.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Lee County High School)	20.8	46.2	25.4%
End of Course Biology (Lee County)	50.4	51.2	0.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Lee County High School)	66.8	55.3	11.5%
End of Course United States History (Lee County)	66.8	55.3	11.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1353	1429	5.6%
African American	345	379	9.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	50	56	12%
Hispanic	36	66	83.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	888	865	2.6%
Two or More Races	33	62	87.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	35.6%	2.5%

Schools Near Lee County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2260	1,402	79	17.7	49.9%	796 (56.8%)	403 (28.7%)	79 (5.6%)	48 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (5.3%)	87.9	28^th of 458 public high schools	93.9%		81.2	40^th of 442 public high schools	91.0%	12	56.7	46.7	55.6	71.0									$9,096	$354	$8,742
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus	Public	8-12	370 Leslie Hwy	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3590	485	35	13.8	58.4%	288 (59.4%)	135 (27.8%)	31 (6.4%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	75.3	69^th of 458 public high schools	84.9%		57.1	134^th of 442 public high schools	69.7%	65		71.0	59.0										$8,485	$368	$8,117
Westover High School	Public	9-12	2600 Partridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3320	1,323	65	20.3	75.7%	38 (2.9%)	1,192 (90.1%)	53 (4.0%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.0%)	36.5	257^th of 458 public high schools	43.9%		29.1	288^th of 442 public high schools	34.8%	31	33.9	36.2	38.5	22.7									$9,898	$941	$8,957
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix	Public	6-12	1800 Massey Drive	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	No	(229) 431-1218	72	1	72.0	100.0%	1 (1.4%)	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	4.1	455^th of 458 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)		0.0	3.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.8	0.0	4.3	5.9	5.9	13.3
Dougherty Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1800 Pearce Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3310	1,186	74	16.0	100.0%	22 (1.9%)	1,071 (90.3%)	74 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.2%)	19.4	366^th of 458 public high schools	20.1%		11.9	401^st of 442 public high schools	9.3%	35	16.3	25.1	27.7	12.9									$11,319	$1,335	$9,984
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	900 Lippitt Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3316	1,165	65	17.8	100.0%	23 (2.0%)	1,089 (93.5%)	37 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.1%)	18	376^th of 458 public high schools	17.9%		11.3	406^th of 442 public high schools	8.1%	30	11.2	21.0	24.6	21.6									$11,396	$1,439	$9,956
Terrell High School	Public	9-12	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2544	279	20	14.0	100.0%	7 (2.5%)	255 (91.4%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	22.1	343^rd of 458 public high schools	25.1%		13.7	385^th of 442 public high schools	12.9%	42	14.9	31.2	18.5	28.8									$13,088	$1,430	$11,657
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	6-12	1666 Albany Hwy	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 508-6570	14	5	2.8	78.6%	1 (7.1%)	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County High School

Is Lee County High School a good school?

Yes. Lee County High School ranks in the top 6.1% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lee County High School?

Students at Lee County High School are 57% White, 29% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Lee County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,402 students attended Lee County High School.

What district is Lee County High School in?

Lee County

What schools feed into Lee County High School?

Lee County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kinchafoonee Primary School
Elementary : Lee County Elementary School
Elementary : Lee County Primary School
Elementary : Twin Oaks Elementary
Middle : Lee County Middle School East
Middle : Lee County Middle School West

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