Lee County High School is a public school located in Leesburg, Georgia, United States. The mascot is the Trojan and the school colors are red and black.
Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Lee County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Leesburg, GA, encompassing approximately 361.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lee County High School's student population of 1,356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee County High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
29%
36%
White
56%
34%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee County High School's ranking?
Lee County High School is ranked #798 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee County High School?
The graduation rate of Lee County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Lee County High School?
1,356 students attend Lee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lee County High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee County High School offer ?
Lee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee County High School part of?
Lee County High School is part of Lee County School District.
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