Upson-Lee High School is a secondary school in Thomaston, Georgia, United States. It is the only high school in Upson County. It is a combination of the former R. E. Lee Institute and Upson High School, both previously located in Upson County.
Serving 1,177 students in grades 9-12, Upson-lee High School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 1,177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upson-Lee High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Thomaston, GA school district, covering approximately 327.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 15.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upson-lee High School's student population of 1,177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,177 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upson-lee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upson-lee 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
#1499 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upson-lee High School's ranking?
Upson-lee High School is ranked #1499 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Upson-lee High School often compared to?
Upson-lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upson-lee High School?
The graduation rate of Upson-lee High School is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Upson-lee High School?
1,177 students attend Upson-lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Upson-lee High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upson-lee High School?
Upson-lee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upson-lee High School offer ?
Upson-lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upson-lee High School part of?
Upson-lee High School is part of Thomaston-Upson County School District.
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