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Lee County High School

Public Grades 9-12

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 92% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Lee County High School is a public high school located in Leesburg, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,402 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee County High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 28th and 45th over the past several years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, the school has had impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 91.1% over the past few years, which are higher than the state average. Lee County High School students have also outperformed the state average in several Milestones Assessment subjects, including American Literature and Composition, United States History, and Biology.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the Lee High School 9th Grade Campus, which is part of the same district, Lee County High School stands out as a high-performing institution with comparable test scores and rankings. The school has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $7,979 in 2016-2017 to $9,096 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. While the school has shown a consistent pattern of improvement, there are a few areas, such as Algebra I and Biology test scores, where it could potentially improve further.

1,356

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,299

Per pupil spending ?

49.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Trojan Way
Leesburg, GA 31763

(229) 903-2260

District: Lee County

Feeder schools for Lee County High School:

Elementary:	Kinchafoonee Primary School
	Lee County Elementary School
	Lee County Primary School
	Twin Oaks Elementary
Middle:	Lee County Middle School East
	Lee County Middle School West

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

29.4%

Hispanic:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Georgia high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Algebra I scores 38 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg63%

Georgia avg42%

36^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 206Lee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	83.6	36 of 452	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	28 of 458	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	81.2	40 of 442	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	79.5	45 of 429	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	55.8	130 of 410	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.7	73 of 438	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	80 of 428	81.3%	★★★★☆
2017	67.1	69 of 420	83.6%	★★★★☆
2016	57.7	114 of 426	73.2%	★★★★☆
2015	63.3	87 of 435	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	60.6	126 of 425	70.4%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	69 of 425	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	64.5	113 of 396	71.5%	★★★★☆
2011	74.3	70 of 402	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	70.0	95 of 384	75.3%	★★★★☆
2009	75.1	66 of 372	82.3%	★★★★☆
2008	72.1	80 of 370	78.4%	★★★★☆
2007	66.3	99 of 358	72.3%	★★★★☆
2006	63.8	95 of 335	71.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History63%+25 vs state

American Literature and Composition54%+13 vs state

Biology44%~ state avg

Algebra I7%-38 vs state

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

population has lead to a lack of organization. the athletics department is run solely on the booster club and theft is a problem Close Quote

Schools Near Lee County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)		Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2260	1,356	74	18.3	49.9%	758 (55.9%)	399 (29.4%)	90 (6.6%)	50 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (4.2%)	83.6	36^th of 452 public high schools	92.0%		87.9	28^th of 458 public high schools	93.9%	8	53.7	6.7	44.4	63.3							$11,299	$282	$11,017
Westover High School	Public	9-12	2600 Partridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3320	1,234	70	17.6	88.5%	38 (3.1%)	1,117 (90.5%)	40 (3.2%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.1%)	32.3	286^th of 452 public high schools	36.7%		36.5	257^th of 458 public high schools	43.9%	29	35.7	36.0	26.8	25.6							$14,488	$1,928	$12,560
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix	Public	6-12	1800 Massey Drive	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	No	(229) 431-1218	73	6	13.2	100.0%	2 (2.7%)	69 (94.5%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	446^th of 452 public high schools	1.3%		4.1	455^th of 458 public high schools	0.7%	9		5.3	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dougherty Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1800 Pearce Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3310	1,191	78	15.2	100.0%	20 (1.7%)	1,073 (90.1%)	78 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.3%)	14	395^th of 452 public high schools	12.6%		19.4	366^th of 458 public high schools	20.1%	29	14.4	24.5	14.8	21.0							$15,775	$2,058	$13,717
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	900 Lippitt Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3316	1,189	67	17.7	100.0%	22 (1.9%)	1,110 (93.4%)	38 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.2%)	19	364^th of 452 public high schools	19.5%		18	376^th of 458 public high schools	17.9%	12	18.6	17.3	24.3	22.0							$14,564	$2,161	$12,403
Terrell High School	Public	9-12	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2544	266	20	13.0	88.7%	6 (2.3%)	244 (91.7%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16.2	381^st of 452 public high schools	15.7%		22.1	343^rd of 458 public high schools	25.1%	38	22.0	25.4	12.7	15.7							$21,122	$5,044	$16,079
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	6-12	1666 Albany Hwy	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 508-6570	14	6	2.3	78.6%	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County High School

What is the racial makeup of Lee County High School?

Students at Lee County High School are 56% White, 29% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Lee County High School a good school?

Yes. Lee County High School ranks in the top 8.0% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Lee County High School in?

Lee County

How many students attend Lee County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,356 students attended Lee County High School.

What schools feed into Lee County High School?

Lee County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kinchafoonee Primary School
Elementary : Lee County Elementary School
Elementary : Lee County Primary School
Elementary : Twin Oaks Elementary
Middle : Lee County Middle School East
Middle : Lee County Middle School West

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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