How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lee County | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Leesburg, Georgia | Waycross, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 6,333 | 5,973 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lee County | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,377 | $15,387 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.7% | 22.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.9% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 34.3% | 25.7% |
Lee County
Federal State Local
Ware County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lee County | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 43.8% |
| African American | 29.7% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.2% | 87.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lee County | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 527.4:1 | 390.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.8% | 19.8% |
School Types
Lee County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Ware County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.