Is Lee County Middle High School a good school?

Lee County Middle High School ranks 205 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Lee County Middle High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Lee County Middle High School.

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

Students at Lee County Middle High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Lee County Middle High School?

Lee County Middle High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lee County Elementary School

Lee County Middle High School

Summary:

Lee County Middle High School is a public high school located in Beattyville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 458 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 147 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on various standardized tests, including the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages in subjects like Mathematics (20% vs. 30%), Reading (31% vs. 42%), and Writing (15% vs. 43%). However, the school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 96.9%, which is slightly higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 78.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When analyzing the school's performance by student subgroups, the data reveals that female students, male students, and white students all perform below the state averages on various assessments. The school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students and homeless students is also concerning, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools. While the nearby schools, such as Estill County Success Academy, Jackson County Schools Learning Center, and Breathitt Regional School, also serve small student populations and have similar socioeconomic challenges, some schools, like Owsley County High School, have managed to outperform Lee County Middle High School on certain academic measures.

Detail:

Public 6-12

599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311

(606) 464-5005

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,525

Feeder schools for Lee County Middle High School:

Elementary:

Lee County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee County Middle High School ranks worse than 83% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Lee County Middle High School ranks worse than 70.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.42. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), two or more races (1.6%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee County Middle High School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Lee County Middle High School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee County Middle High School is $16,525.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee County Middle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Middle High School 269^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Lee County Middle High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Middle High School 205^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Lee County Middle High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 147^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee County Middle High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	42.08	206^th	335	38.5%
2021	43.20	138^th	282	51.1%
2022	21.08	266^th	320	16.9%
2023	14.02	293^rd	327	10.4%
2024	20.23	269^th	324	17.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.22	224^th	294	23.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	42.69	181^st	303	40.3%
2021	59.95	62^nd	224	72.3%
2022	34.81	210^th	310	32.3%
2023	21.19	255^th	309	17.5%
2024	32.48	220^th	311	29.3%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.03	32^nd	58	44.8%
2024	38.72	18^th	28	35.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	50.28	142^nd	299	52.5%
2021	46.25	111^th	233	52.4%
2022	26.72	238^th	299	20.4%
2023	15.09	266^th	295	9.8%
2024	20.88	256^th	300	14.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	28.45	240^th	303	20.8%
2021	53.55	81^st	222	63.5%
2022	20.06	256^th	304	15.8%
2023	13.52	278^th	307	9.4%
2024	23.37	243^rd	304	20.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	32.88	146^th	213	31.5%
2022	13.83	292^nd	314	7.0%
2023	8.41	301^st	320	5.9%
2024	14.82	280^th	316	11.4%

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

Rank History for Lee County Middle High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	61.17	94^th	285	67.0%
2021	40.62	146^th	267	45.3%
2022	49.07	126^th	271	53.5%
2023	34.43	182^nd	276	34.1%
2024	27.42	205^th	290	29.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	74.29	43^rd	254	83.1%
2021	46.77	111^th	234	52.6%
2022	57.49	94^th	266	64.7%
2023	34.06	190^th	272	30.1%
2024	32.96	188^th	274	31.4%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.63	29^th	37	21.6%
2024	50.04	16^th	30	46.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	63.58	81^st	249	67.5%
2021	60.50	69^th	236	70.8%
2022	51.50	120^th	252	52.4%
2023	38.14	163^rd	253	35.6%
2024	32.96	184^th	261	29.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	63.54	75^th	251	70.1%
2021	24.38	193^rd	238	18.9%
2022	35.82	161^st	257	37.4%
2023	27.24	188^th	259	27.4%
2024	24.32	205^th	262	21.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Lee County Middle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	26.39	151^st	203	25.6%
2022	42.18	146^th	260	43.8%
2023	25.69	202^nd	264	23.5%
2024	19.61	221^st	273	19.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee County Middle High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	516	3	0	2	3	524
2018	499	5	3	3	2	512
2019	505	2	1	3	3	514
2020	470	2	1	0	2	475
2021	463	5	2	0	3	473
2022	427	5	4	0	5	441
2023	444	6	3	0	5	458
2024	434	6	1	0	7	448

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	524	30.2	17.3	73.9
2018	512	29.4	17.3	70.1
2019	514	29.1	17.6	75.9
2020	475	29.5	16.0	74.5
2021	473	28.8	16.3	82
2022	441	28.9	15.2	79.1
2023	458	27.0	16.9	78.4
2024	448	26.0	17.2	59.8

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	524	30.2	17.3	73.9
2018	512	29.4	17.3	70.1
2019	514	29.1	17.6	75.9
2020	475	29.5	16.0	74.5
2021	473	28.8	16.3	82
2022	441	28.9	15.2	79.1
2023	458	27.0	16.9	78.4
2024	448	26.0	17.2	59.8

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 High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,434 (11.9%)	$529 (4.4%)	$1,964 (16.4%)	$7,938 (66.1%)	$1,896 (15.8%)	$9,506 (79.2%)	$12,009
2020	$1,541 (14.1%)	$313 (2.9%)	$1,855 (17.0%)	$8,916 (81.7%)	$2,726 (25.0%)	$15,275 (139.9%)	$10,915
2021	$1,653 (11.8%)	$883 (6.3%)	$2,536 (18.1%)	$7,918 (56.4%)	$3,319 (23.6%)	$10,659 (75.9%)	$14,049
2022	$2,103 (12.7%)	$1,041 (6.3%)	$3,144 (19.0%)	$8,439 (51.1%)	$3,312 (20.0%)	$11,752 (71.1%)	$16,525

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee County Middle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 293^rd of 327 Middle schools	28.1%
Ranks 94^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 182^nd of 276 High schools	33%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Lee County Middle High School)	50	40	10%
11th Grade English (Lee County)	50	40	10%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Middle High School)	30.6	19	11.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)	30.6	19	11.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Lee County Middle High School)	50	32	18%
11th Grade Reading (Lee County)	50	32	18%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	514	458	10.9%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	505	444	12.1%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	78.4%	2.5%

Schools Near Lee County Middle High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lee County Middle High School	Public	6-12	599 Lee Avenue	Beattyville	41311	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 464-5005	448	26	17.2	59.8%	434 (96.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	27.4	205^th of 290 public high schools	29.3%		34.4	182^nd of 276 public high schools	34.1%	23	26.0	21.0	38.0	21.0	18.0	35.0	30.0	26.0	15.0	22.0	28.0	42.0	42.0	39.0	20.0	31.0	$16,525	$2,103	$1,041	$3,144	$8,439	$3,312	$11,752
Lee County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	960 Center Street	Beattyville	41311	Lee County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 464-5018	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Delta Academy	Public	9-12	960 Center Street	Beattyville	41311	Lee County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 464-5018	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Owsley County High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	177 Shepherd Lane	Booneville	41314	Owsley County	Owsley County	No	No	Yes	Yes	(606) 593-5185	317	22	14.7	98.1%	308 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45.9	150^th of 290 public high schools	48.3%		58.2	96^th of 276 public high schools	65.2%	54	34.0		26.0	22.0	40.0	27.0	36.0	46.0	56.0	20.0	41.0	42.0	46.0	27.0	15.0	39.0	$30,347	$4,979	$2,754	$7,733	$16,484	$5,043	$21,528
Success Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	5274 Ky 15 N	Pine Ridge	41360	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 668-6006	16	1	16.0	87.5%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wolfe County High School	Public	9-12	20 Wolfe County High School Rd	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8202	349	24	14.5	71.3%	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	201^st of 290 public high schools	30.7%		20.2	223^rd of 276 public high schools	19.2%	22				38.0				54.0	30.0		29.0		33.0	23.0	9.0	21.0	$15,486	$2,513	$912	$3,425	$8,361	$2,545	$10,989
Breathitt Regional School	Public	6-12	2725 Hwy 30 W	Jackson	41339	Breathitt County	Breathitt County	No	No	No	No	(606) 693-4907	38	2	19.0	10.5%	30 (78.9%)	4 (10.5%)	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Breathitt Learning Academy	Public	6-12	2665 Hwy 30 W	Jackson	41339	Breathitt County	Breathitt County	No	No	No	No	(606) 295-2267	17	2	8.5	58.8%	13 (76.5%)	3 (17.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Estill County Success Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	253 Main St	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 723-2181	38	1	38.0	100.0%	37 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Estill County Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	253 Main Street	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 723-2181	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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