- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesburg, GA
Lee County Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130327004128
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Middle School East earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County Middle School East has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Middle School East ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Leesburg, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lee County Middle School East held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130327004128 · Leesburg, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High School (1,356 students)
Lee County Middle School East held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee County Middle School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
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
- This school
Lee County Middle School East
630 students
What this shows Lee County Middle School East reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County Middle School East compares
Lee County Middle School East 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lee County Middle School East is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Middle School East'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
Similar middle schools in Leesburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County Middle School East
How many students attend Lee County Middle School East?
Lee County Middle School East has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School East is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County Middle School East?
41.3% of students at Lee County Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Middle School East is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Leesburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Middle School East?
Lee County Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle School East rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Middle School East ranks #1 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 Middle School East, Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students), Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students), and Lee County Middle School West (778 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.