- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leesburg, GA
Lee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130327000057
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Leesburg, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lee County High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130327000057 · Leesburg, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,356 enr · 17.6:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students)
Lee County High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lee County High School
1,356 students
- Kinchafoonee P
Kinchafoonee Primary School
853 students
- Lee County Mid
Lee County Middle School West
778 students
- Twin Oaks Elem
Twin Oaks Elementary
652 students
- Lee County Pri
Lee County Primary School
635 students
- Lee County Mid
Lee County Middle School East
630 students
What this shows Lee County High School reports 1,356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County High School compares
Lee County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,356 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,356
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Lee County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $11,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee County Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School East | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Leesburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County High School
How many students attend Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has 1,356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leesburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,429 (2022-23) → 1,402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County High School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County High School?
28.1% of students at Lee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lee County High School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Leesburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lee County High School rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Leesburg, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Lee County High School, Lee County also operates Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students), Lee County Middle School West (778 students), and Twin Oaks Elementary (652 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.