For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 863 students in Lee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Lee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
863 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
836 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
89
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,170 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,509 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,170
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,509
$14,055
Best Lee County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee County Middle High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Grades: 6-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Hwy 11 South
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee County School District?
Lee County School District manages 2 public schools serving 863 students.
What is the rank of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District is ranked #137 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County School District?
97% of Lee County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Lee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,509 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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