Summary:
Zip code 31763 in Leesburg, Georgia, is home to two middle schools serving grades 6-8 within the highly-rated Lee County school district, which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide.
Lee County Middle School West is the clear standout in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 89th out of 578 Georgia middle schools (85th percentile). The school improved dramatically this year, jumping 62 positions in the state rankings. West achieves exceptional results in advanced coursework, with a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I and 90.8% in high school Physical Science. Its grade-level math proficiency is strong across all grades (54.8% in 6th, 53.8% in 7th, and 66.8% in 8th), and it maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.9%. In contrast, Lee County Middle School East holds a 3-star rating, ranking 188th (67th percentile), and has slipped 16 positions over the past two years. East trails West in every subject tested, with the largest gaps in 6th grade math (36.6% vs. 54.8%) and 7th grade math (36.9% vs. 53.8%). East also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate at 14.2%.
Despite these differences, both schools outperform state averages in nearly every subject, reflecting the district's overall strength. East does show solid advanced coursework results (96% in Algebra I) and both schools excel in 8th grade math. Interestingly, East actually spends more per student ($12,359 vs. $11,570) and has a slightly better student-teacher ratio, yet produces lower outcomes—suggesting factors beyond resources drive West's success. The consistent "West advantage" across all subjects points to a school-wide culture of achievement. For parents, West is the stronger academic choice, while East remains a solid option with room for improvement, particularly in early middle school math and attendance.
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