Lee County Middle School West

190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, Lee County Middle School West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lee County Middle School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Lee County Middle School West's student population of 787 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
787 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Lee County Middle School West ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee County Middle School West is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#441 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
36%
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50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
25%
36%
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White
62%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee County Middle School West's ranking?
Lee County Middle School West is ranked #441 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lee County Middle School West often compared to?
Lee County Middle School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Lee County Middle School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Lee County Middle School West?
787 students attend Lee County Middle School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lee County Middle School West students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee County Middle School West?
Lee County Middle School West has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee County Middle School West offer ?
Lee County Middle School West offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lee County Middle School West part of?
Lee County Middle School West is part of Lee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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