Is Lee High a good school?

Lee High ranks 194 th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lee High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 777 students attended Lee High.

What is the racial makeup of Lee High?

Students at Lee High are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lee High?

Lee High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dryden Elementary Elementary : Elk Knob Elementary Elementary : Flatwoods Elementary Elementary : Rose Hill Elementary Elementary : St. Charles Elementary Middle : Elydale Middle Middle : Jonesville Middle Middle : Pennington Middle

Lee High

Summary:

Lee High is a public high school located in Jonesville, Virginia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 781 students. The school is part of the Lee County Public Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.9%) compared to the state average, and the school generally performs better than the state average on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science. However, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, when compared to the nearby Thomas Walker High, also part of the Lee County Public Schools district, Thomas Walker High has a slightly more diverse student population and generally performs better on some SOL tests, such as Algebra I and Biology.

While Lee High performs well in some areas, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in subjects like Mathematics and English Reading, where the school's performance is closer to or below the state average. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to these challenges, and the school's lack of racial diversity could also have implications for the educational environment. Overall, the analysis of Lee High's data suggests that the school is serving a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged student population and is generally performing well compared to the state average, but there are areas for potential improvement and further investigation into the school's unique challenges and opportunities.

Detail:

Public 8-12

200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263

(276) 346-0173

District: Lee County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,190

Feeder schools for Lee High:

Elementary:	Dryden Elementary
	Elk Knob Elementary
	Flatwoods Elementary
	Rose Hill Elementary
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	St. Charles Elementary
Middle:	Elydale Middle
	Jonesville Middle
	Pennington Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 777

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee High ranks worse than 77% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Lee High ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.42. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (96.8%), Hispanic (1.4%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee High is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Lee High employs 41.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee High is $6,190.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee High 321^st of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Lee High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lee High 194^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Lee High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lee County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Public Schools 45^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2019	40.23	279^th	424	34.2%
2021	50.36	189^th	419	54.9%
2022	31.13	302^nd	415	27.2%
2023	35.57	293^rd	422	30.6%
2024	29.48	321^st	417	23.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.29	315^th	402	21.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.97	322^nd	411	21.7%
2024	25.70	326^th	407	19.9%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.89	121^st	278	56.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.83	244^th	409	40.3%
2024	33.34	289^th	407	29.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.05	360^th	402	10.4%
2024	16.49	367^th	396	7.3%

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

Rank History for Lee High

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Rank History for all high school students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	47.36	173^rd	308	43.8%
2006	50.22	145^th	314	53.8%
2007	52.16	142^nd	313	54.6%
2008	43.11	196^th	316	38.0%
2009	43.56	195^th	313	37.7%
2010	31.73	258^th	317	18.6%
2011	30.26	263^rd	320	17.8%
2012	38.03	233^rd	321	27.4%
2013	29.06	259^th	321	19.3%
2014	21.65	296^th	322	8.1%
2015	36.48	229^th	322	28.9%
2016	30.10	265^th	321	17.4%
2017	43.18	199^th	324	38.6%
2018	50.83	150^th	326	54.0%
2019	53.37	139^th	327	57.5%
2021	36.50	217^th	327	33.6%
2022	51.27	142^nd	325	56.3%
2023	63.58	129^th	326	60.4%
2024	51.42	194^th	329	41.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.13	124^th	320	61.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.57	118^th	320	63.1%
2024	46.94	209^th	322	35.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.86	131^st	321	59.2%
2024	54.07	165^th	322	48.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Lee High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.91	200^th	315	36.5%
2024	34.19	263^rd	314	16.2%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1118	1118
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1116	1116
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1120	1120
1993	1048	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1055
1994	1081	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1087
1995	1059	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1065
1996	1059	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1065
1997	1011	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1016
1998	984	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	990
1999	894	10	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	906
2000	864	8	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	-4	870
2001	786	8	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	796
2002	829	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
2003	829	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
2004	815	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	825
2005	832	9	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	845
2006	827	8	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
2007	815	8	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	829
2008	787	10	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
2009	735	8	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2010	724	10	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
2011	718	7	1	3	0	0	0	0	729
2012	712	2	1	6	0	0	0	0	721
2013	725	0	1	4	1	0	1	0	732
2014	725	1	3	6	0	0	0	0	735
2015	703	2	2	4	0	0	0	0	711
2016	670	2	3	4	0	0	1	0	680
2017	662	4	3	3	0	0	2	0	674
2018	651	1	4	7	0	0	3	0	666
2019	830	6	3	11	0	0	7	0	857
2020	808	7	4	12	0	0	5	0	836
2021	781	5	2	13	0	0	5	0	806
2022	767	7	2	13	0	0	3	0	792
2023	749	7	2	16	0	0	7	0	781
2024	752	5	1	11	0	0	8	0	777

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1118	71.2	15.7	n/a
1991	1116	69.6	16.0	n/a
1992	1120	70.9	15.7	n/a
1993	1055	69.5	15.2	n/a
1994	1087	97.2	n/a	36.4
1995	1065	n/a	0.0	55.8
1996	1065	n/a	0.0	55.8
1997	1016	n/a	0.0	41.2
1998	990	n/a	0.0	39.3
1999	906	58.0	15.6	59.4
2000	870	n/a	0.0	49.9
2001	796	47.0	16.9	49.7
2002	837	52.5	15.9	51
2003	837	52.5	15.9	51
2004	825	53.0	15.6	52.8
2005	845	50.0	16.9	54.8
2006	840	52.0	16.2	57.1
2007	829	49.0	16.9	51.4
2008	803	28.2	28.5	49.4
2009	749	30.1	24.9	49.9
2010	739	30.4	24.2	54.4
2011	729	28.2	25.7	55.3
2012	721	66.1	10.8	56.4
2013	732	60.5	12.0	57.8
2014	735	65.1	11.2	59
2015	711	64.0	11.1	50.2
2016	680	62.0	10.9	54.1
2017	674	65.2	10.3	71.4
2018	666	63.7	10.4	92.5
2019	857	73.3	11.6	93.6
2020	836	70.3	11.8	93.9
2021	806	68.2	11.8	n/a
2022	792	76.9	10.2	99.1
2023	781	n/a	n/a	99.2
2024	777	41.7	18.6	100.6

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1118	71.2	15.7	n/a
1991	1116	69.6	16.0	n/a
1992	1120	70.9	15.7	n/a
1993	1055	69.5	15.2	n/a
1994	1087	97.2	n/a	36.4
1995	1065	n/a	0.0	55.8
1996	1065	n/a	0.0	55.8
1997	1016	n/a	0.0	41.2
1998	990	n/a	0.0	39.3
1999	906	58.0	15.6	59.4
2000	870	n/a	0.0	49.9
2001	796	47.0	16.9	49.7
2002	837	52.5	15.9	51
2003	837	52.5	15.9	51
2004	825	53.0	15.6	52.8
2005	845	50.0	16.9	54.8
2006	840	52.0	16.2	57.1
2007	829	49.0	16.9	51.4
2008	803	28.2	28.5	49.4
2009	749	30.1	24.9	49.9
2010	739	30.4	24.2	54.4
2011	729	28.2	25.7	55.3
2012	721	66.1	10.8	56.4
2013	732	60.5	12.0	57.8
2014	735	65.1	11.2	59
2015	711	64.0	11.1	50.2
2016	680	62.0	10.9	54.1
2017	674	65.2	10.3	71.4
2018	666	63.7	10.4	92.5
2019	857	73.3	11.6	93.6
2020	836	70.3	11.8	93.9
2021	806	68.2	11.8	n/a
2022	792	76.9	10.2	99.1
2023	781	n/a	n/a	99.2
2024	777	41.7	18.6	100.6

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 High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$359 (6.9%)	$4,866 (93.1%)	$5,225
2020	$262 (4.2%)	$5,982 (95.8%)	$6,244
2021	$1,476 (23.8%)	$4,714 (76.2%)	$6,190

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee High

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 279^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 293^rd of 422 Middle schools	3.6%
Ranks 139^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 129^th of 326 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Writing (Lee High)	60	40.3	19.7%
8th Grade Writing (Lee County Public Schools)	55	43.6	11.4%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee High)	75	55.2	19.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)	69	61.3	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Lee High)	74	40.9	33.1%
8th Grade Science (Lee County Public Schools)	72	42	30%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Lee High)	73	65.1	7.9%
8th Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)	68	65.3	2.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Writing (Lee High)	97	94	3%
End of Course Writing (Lee County Public Schools)	98	94	4%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Lee High)	80	74	6%
End of Course Geometry (Lee County Public Schools)	80	74	6%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee High)	91	89	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee County Public Schools)	85	89	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Biology (Lee High)	79	72	7%
End of Course Biology (Lee County Public Schools)	78	72	6%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Lee High)	75	89	14%
End of Course Earth Science (Lee County Public Schools)	78	81	3%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Lee High)	79	83	4%
End of Course English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)	80	83	3%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Lee High)	75	17	58%
End of Course VA and US History (Lee County Public Schools)	72	11	61%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Lee High)	77	51	26%
End of Course World History I (Lee County Public Schools)	73	54	19%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	857	781	8.9%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	830	749	9.8%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.6%	99.2%	5.6%

Schools Near Lee High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)			SOL Mathematics (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)		SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)			SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee High	Public	8-12	200 Generals Lane	Jonesville	24263	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 346-0173	777	42	18.6	100.6%	752 (96.8%)	5 (0.6%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	51.4	194^th of 329 public high schools	41.0%		63.6	129^th of 326 public high schools	60.4%	65	96.4	85.1	95.7	89.1	71.4	46.9	61.4		43.2	97.0	66.7	54.2	84.6	72.7	95.4	54.2	53.3	53.1			$6,190	$1,476	$4,714
Thomas Walker High	Public	8-12	126 Blue Gray Road	Ewing	24248	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 445-4111	283	22	12.7	99.3%	271 (95.8%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	55.1	173^rd of 329 public high schools	47.4%		54.9	168^th of 326 public high schools	48.5%	5			100.0	88.4		70.3	70.8	53.9	60.0			69.6	85.4						87.1	62.5	$8,168	$3,536	$4,631

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