- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leesburg, GA
Lee County Middle School West
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Middle School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130327000146
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Middle School West earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County Middle School West has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Middle School West ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Leesburg, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Lee County Middle School West held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 130327000146 · Leesburg, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High School (1,356 students)
Lee County Middle School West held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.4 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee County Middle School West 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
- This school
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 Middle School West reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County Middle School West compares
Lee County Middle School West 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 32.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Lee County Middle School West 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 West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Middle School West'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
- 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 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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County Middle School West
How many students attend Lee County Middle School West?
Lee County Middle School West has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leesburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School West is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County Middle School West?
36.8% of students at Lee County Middle School West 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 West?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Middle School West is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Leesburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Middle School West?
Lee County Middle School West has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Middle School West ranks #2 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 West, Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students), Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students), and Twin Oaks Elementary (652 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.