Lee High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the town of Marianna, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is the only public high school in Lee County, Arkansas, and administered by the Lee County School District.
Serving 281 students in grades 7-12, Lee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEE HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Marianna, AR, covering approximately 619.5 square miles, with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school from various points within the zone. The average distance to the zone's edge is about 15.5 miles, extending up to 22.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee High School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Standard Is Excellence! Everybody! Everyday!
School Rankings
Lee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee High School's ranking?
Lee High School is ranked #967 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Lee High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Lee High School?
281 students attend Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lee High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee High School?
Lee High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lee High School offer ?
Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lee High School part of?
Lee High School is part of Lee County School District.
School Reviews
Review Lee High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
