For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,060 students in Lee County, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA are Thomas Walker High School and Lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lee County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Walker High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Walker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Grades: 8-12
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Grades: 8-12
| 777 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stroute 606
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Keokee, VA 24265
(276) 565-0637
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA include Thomas Walker High School and Lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
2 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School, Lee High School vs. Thomas Walker High School
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