Lee County Middle School West

Q: Is Lee County Middle School West a good school?

Lee County Middle School West ranks 126 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lee County Middle School West is a high-performing public middle school in Leesburg, Georgia, serving 799 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 21 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee County Middle School West consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, with exceptional academic performance. The school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment are significantly higher than the state and county averages, particularly in Algebra I, where 98.1% of students were proficient, compared to 74.8% in the Lee County district and 44% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.3 over the past 3 years, which is lower than nearby Lee County Middle School East and several other neighboring schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Dougherty County and Terrell County districts, Lee County Middle School West significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, with proficiency rates that are often 2-3 times higher. Additionally, the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools. This consistent high performance over the years is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and the support of the Lee County School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763

(229) 903-2140

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,028

Students who attend Lee County Middle School West usually attend:

High:	Lee County High School
	Lee High School 9th Grade Campus

Feeder schools for Lee County Middle School West:

Elementary:	Kinchafoonee Primary School
	Twin Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

African American:

29.6%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee County Middle School West ranks better than 78.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), African American (29.6%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School West is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Lee County Middle School West employs 53.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee County Middle School West is $8,028.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Middle School West 126^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lee County Middle School West 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 Middle School West

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	79.61	59^th	420	86.0%
2007	74.66	78^th	445	82.5%
2008	66.52	149^th	462	67.7%
2009	68.91	132^nd	466	71.7%
2010	66.58	158^th	494	68.0%
2011	69.02	152^nd	504	69.8%
2012	68.82	148^th	508	70.9%
2013	69.10	152^nd	527	71.2%
2014	70.55	135^th	521	74.1%
2015	67.73	144^th	537	73.2%
2016	68.50	143^rd	545	73.8%
2017	67.93	147^th	539	72.7%
2018	63.20	170^th	543	68.7%
2019	72.96	134^th	559	76.0%
2021	73.08	126^th	542	76.8%
2022	72.96	135^th	567	76.2%
2023	78.29	107^th	577	81.5%
2024	74.78	126^th	588	78.6%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a student
Friday, September 18, 2009

I personally enjoy attending Lee County Middle School. Most of the teachers are nice, I get challenged a lot, and I don't dread going to school in the mornings when I wake up. One thing I don't like about it is that the school system is a little sports-based, and even though everyone should be well-rounded, everything seems to be about the sports at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lee County Middle School West

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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	1058	1058
1994	959	187	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1150
1995	1060	197	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1275
1996	1060	197	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1275
1997	712	127	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	851
1998	753	121	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	886
1999	738	111	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
2000	728	118	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
2001	740	131	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	880
2002	1149	192	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1364
2003	1149	192	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1364
2004	1164	192	13	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	1381
2005	1127	219	16	14	3	n/a	n/a	16	1395
2006	1078	246	23	21	3	n/a	n/a	13	1384
2007	1107	237	24	23	1	n/a	n/a	19	1411
2008	1038	245	26	27	3	n/a	n/a	17	1356
2009	1079	268	23	19	3	n/a	n/a	24	1416
2010	1118	285	35	24	1	1	28	0	1492
2011	1121	314	53	31	2	0	37	0	1558
2012	1111	307	47	33	1	2	45	0	1546
2013	1135	313	38	32	2	3	46	0	1569
2014	573	175	22	16	1	3	23	0	813
2015	546	160	27	16	1	1	23	0	774
2016	536	164	30	19	2	0	20	0	771
2017	567	167	35	17	0	0	19	0	805
2018	602	167	33	17	0	0	34	0	853
2019	577	184	25	23	0	1	39	0	849
2020	535	213	24	39	0	1	44	0	856
2021	502	208	27	42	0	1	33	0	813
2022	488	199	22	37	0	0	41	0	787
2023	476	221	32	37	0	0	33	0	799
2024	439	226	27	28	0	0	43	0	763

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 Middle School West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1058	49.0	21.6	19.7
1994	1150	58.8	19.6	23
1995	1275	62.0	20.6	19.1
1996	1275	62.0	20.6	19.1
1997	851	46.5	18.3	25.5
1998	886	52.4	16.9	25.6
1999	855	52.4	16.3	26.1
2000	855	50.1	17.1	29.8
2001	880	51.2	17.2	26.4
2002	1364	74.8	18.2	30.1
2003	1364	74.8	18.2	30.1
2004	1381	73.6	18.8	31.2
2005	1395	75.6	18.5	31.5
2006	1384	76.2	18.2	35.4
2007	1411	80.9	17.4	37.2
2008	1356	84.6	16.0	38.5
2009	1416	86.3	16.4	39.8
2010	1492	85.6	17.4	43.1
2011	1558	87.6	17.7	44.9
2012	1546	84.4	18.3	46.4
2013	1569	85.4	18.3	44.6
2014	813	47.0	17.2	42.2
2015	774	46.0	16.8	41.3
2016	771	46.0	16.7	39.6
2017	805	47.6	16.9	40.1
2018	853	49.6	17.1	44.8
2019	849	52.0	16.3	49
2020	856	53.5	16.0	45.6
2021	813	52.9	15.3	41.2
2022	787	53.7	14.6	n/a
2023	799	53.4	14.9	44.2
2024	763	53.2	14.3	54.8

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 Middle School West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	1058	49.0	21.6	19.7
1994	1150	58.8	19.6	23
1995	1275	62.0	20.6	19.1
1996	1275	62.0	20.6	19.1
1997	851	46.5	18.3	25.5
1998	886	52.4	16.9	25.6
1999	855	52.4	16.3	26.1
2000	855	50.1	17.1	29.8
2001	880	51.2	17.2	26.4
2002	1364	74.8	18.2	30.1
2003	1364	74.8	18.2	30.1
2004	1381	73.6	18.8	31.2
2005	1395	75.6	18.5	31.5
2006	1384	76.2	18.2	35.4
2007	1411	80.9	17.4	37.2
2008	1356	84.6	16.0	38.5
2009	1416	86.3	16.4	39.8
2010	1492	85.6	17.4	43.1
2011	1558	87.6	17.7	44.9
2012	1546	84.4	18.3	46.4
2013	1569	85.4	18.3	44.6
2014	813	47.0	17.2	42.2
2015	774	46.0	16.8	41.3
2016	771	46.0	16.7	39.6
2017	805	47.6	16.9	40.1
2018	853	49.6	17.1	44.8
2019	849	52.0	16.3	49
2020	856	53.5	16.0	45.6
2021	813	52.9	15.3	41.2
2022	787	53.7	14.6	n/a
2023	799	53.4	14.9	44.2
2024	763	53.2	14.3	54.8

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 Middle School West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$365 (4.9%)	$7,116 (95.1%)	$7,481
2018	$351 (4.7%)	$7,195 (95.3%)	$7,546
2019	$448 (5.6%)	$7,580 (94.4%)	$8,028

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee County Middle School West

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 577 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School West)	55.6	46.2	9.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)	49.2	42.4	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School West)	54.8	53.4	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)	45.1	43.7	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School West)	45	40.8	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)	48.2	42.7	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School West)	50.4	47.2	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)	52	44.3	7.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County Middle School West)	55.3	56.3	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle School West)	53.8	63.3	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)	50.3	57.3	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lee County Middle School West)	33.3	35.5	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Lee County)	37.3	39.2	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lee County Middle School West)	45.9	47.1	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lee County)	46.8	43.6	3.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee County Middle School West)	100	94.3	5.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee County)	41.2	50.1	8.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	849	799	5.9%
African American	184	221	20.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	25	32	28%
Hispanic	23	37	60.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	577	476	17.5%
Two or More Races	39	33	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	44.2%	4.8%

Schools Near Lee County Middle School West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I 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 Middle School West	Public	6-8	190 Smithville Rd N	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2140	763	53	14.3	54.8%	439 (57.5%)	226 (29.6%)	28 (3.7%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	74.8	126^th of 588 public middle schools	78.6%		78.3	107^th of 577 public middle schools	81.5%	19	98.1	47.7	41.0	54.1	50.2	43.9	65.4	39.5	50.2	$8,028	$448	$7,580
Lee County Middle School East	Public	6-8	185 Firetower Rd	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3500	667	48	13.9	64.9%	382 (57.3%)	207 (31.0%)	32 (4.8%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	67.3	163^rd of 588 public middle schools	72.3%		69.1	148^th of 577 public middle schools	74.4%	15	96.4	43.1	45.1	53.3	39.7	39.6	56.2	33.7	38.8	$8,642	$502	$8,140
Merry Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Florence Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3338	759	50	15.3	100.0%	21 (2.8%)	702 (92.5%)	18 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	19.6	485^th of 588 public middle schools	17.5%		22.7	449^th of 577 public middle schools	22.2%	36		13.8	20.3	23.6	4.4	9.6	24.9	20.5	24.5	$10,438	$1,117	$9,321
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	819	56	14.6	100.0%	26 (3.2%)	749 (91.5%)	28 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	19.6	482^nd of 588 public middle schools	18.0%		17.9	484^th of 577 public middle schools	16.1%	2		19.3	17.1	16.8	7.9	11.1	24.8	26.8	12.9	$9,534	$1,084	$8,450
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	324 Lockett Station Rd	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3362	507	34	14.7	83.4%	15 (3.0%)	457 (90.1%)	18 (3.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	97.8	14^th of 588 public middle schools	97.6%		98	10^th of 577 public middle schools	98.3%	4	100.0	84.2	80.6	75.6	73.9	65.3	84.4	75.6	68.8	$9,521	$659	$8,862
Terrell Middle School	Public	6-8	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2828	231	18	12.8	100.0%	12 (5.2%)	211 (91.3%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14.9	517^th of 588 public middle schools	12.1%		18.7	479^th of 577 public middle schools	17.0%	38		6.1	26.7	20.6	2.4	13.3	16.2	4.4	23.5	$10,552	$1,189	$9,363
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	832	52	16.0	100.0%	19 (2.3%)	763 (91.7%)	35 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	7.9	568^th of 588 public middle schools	3.4%		8.3	559^th of 577 public middle schools	3.1%	9		12.6	7.8	12.8	5.3	3.3	7.4	5.0	8.9	$9,483	$1,186	$8,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County Middle School West

What is the racial makeup of Lee County Middle School West?

Students at Lee County Middle School West are 58% White, 30% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Is Lee County Middle School West a good school?

Lee County Middle School West ranks 126^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lee County Middle School West in?

Lee County

How many students attend Lee County Middle School West?

In the 2023-24 school year, 763 students attended Lee County Middle School West.

What high school do graduates of Lee County Middle School West attend?

Students who attend Lee County Middle School West usually go on to attend Lee County High School

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