Enrollment
630
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County Middle School East compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County Middle School East
Lee County Middle School East is a mid-sized middle school in Leesburg, Georgia, enrolling 630 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 630 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 630 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Leesburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Lee County Middle School West (778 students): Lee County Middle School East is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students) and Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students) alongside Lee County Middle School East.
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 Middle School East compares
Lee County Middle School East on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,584
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
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.
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 55.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County, which includes Lee County Middle School East.
$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 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
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee County Middle School East a good school?
Lee County Middle School East earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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