Enrollment
1,356
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130327000057
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County High School
Lee County High School is a large high school in Leesburg, Georgia, enrolling 1,356 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,356 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Leesburg's high schools, it stands alongside Lee High School 9th Grade Campus (488 students): Lee County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Lee County also operates Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students) and Lee County Middle School West (778 students) alongside Lee County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lee County High School compares
Lee County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County, which includes Lee County High School.
$11,584
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 52.9%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,356 students)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee County High School a good school?
Lee County High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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