Upson-lee High School
Upson-lee High School serves 1,311 students in grades 9-12.
Upson-lee High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Upson-lee High School's student population of 1,311 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
Total Students
1,311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upson-lee High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Upson-lee High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 2196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
35%
37%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Upson-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
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
315 JACKSON AVE
THOMASTON, GA$170,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (2.00 miles from school)
-
175 SAPPINGTON RD
BARNESVILLE, GA$1,250,000- 4 Beds | 4 Baths
- (13.80 miles from school)
-
100 ELM ST
MILNER, GA$229,900- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (15.88 miles from school)
-
208 SEMINARY RDG
GRIFFIN, GA$279,999- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (23.05 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.
Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.
Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.
![[4K] Upson Lee High School Symphonic Band - Christmas Concert 2020](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nkNpLsDALcU/0.jpg "The Upson Lee High school symphonic band presents their 2020 Christmas Performance.Recorded at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center December 16 2020
ULHS Band Director - Edell Brewer IICameras, lighting, editing and production by K`TetchThis video was produced in strict adherence to *ALL* COVID19 precautions")
