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 top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
Upson-lee High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1142 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thomaston-Upson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Upson-lee High School is Lamar County High School (12.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Upson-lee Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Upson-lee Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomaston Upson-lee Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 904 students10
0.1 miles
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632 0.1 3-5 904 - Thomaston Upson-lee Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 1,029 student
0.2 miles
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516 0.2 PK-2 1,029 - Thomaston Upson-lee Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 906 students10
1.2 miles
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256 1.2 6-8 906 - Barnesville Lamar County High School Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 755 students10
12.6 miles
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641 12.6 9-12 755 - Barnesville Lamar County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 723 students
12.6 miles
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661 12.6 PK-2 723
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