Lee County

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Leesburg, Georgia - 8 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Lee County #180 of 216 districts in Georgia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,584 per pupil, Lee County ranks #192 of 219 Georgia districts by per-pupil spending (Georgia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,333
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$11,584
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lee County operates 8 public schools serving 6,333 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,584 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 219 Georgia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Georgia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.3% local, 52.9% state, and 12.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #180 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (27 AP courses district-wide), a 528.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 14.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.4% White, 29.7% African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Kinchafoonee Primary School, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.

Its largest campus is Lee County High School, enrolling 1,356 students (23% of the district's total enrollment).

Lee County High School accounts for 21.4% of all Lee County student enrollment

That concentration means Lee County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lee County school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Lee County school enrollment ranges from 488 students (lowest) to 1,356 students (highest), a spread of 868 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lee County student-counselor ratio is 529:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lee County chronic absenteeism rate is 14.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.7%
Federal
52.9%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
180 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Lee County.

White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 29.7%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 58.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lee County's schools, above the Georgia average of 50.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Kinchafoonee Primary School 61.9
  2. 2 Lee County Middle School West 60.1
  3. 3 Lee County High School 59.4
  4. 4 Lee High School 9th Grade Campus 58.5
  5. 5 Lee County Middle School East 58.3

Programs & Resources

2 / 8
Schools with AP
27 AP courses total
528.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lee County

School Enrollment
Lee County High School
1,356
Kinchafoonee Primary School
853
Lee County Middle School West
778
Twin Oaks Elementary
652
Lee County Primary School
635
Lee County Middle School East
630
Lee County Elementary School
557
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus
488

How Lee County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Georgia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
State Charter Schools- Georgia Connections Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Gordon County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Laurens County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rome City Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ware County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Lee County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Georgia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lee County?

Lee County has 8 schools, including 2 high, 1 combined, 2 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,333 students.

How much does Lee County spend per student?

Lee County spends $11,584 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #180 in Georgia.

What is the demographic composition of Lee County?

Lee County students are 56.4% White, 29.7% African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lee County?

Lee County has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #180 out of 216 districts in Georgia.