Enrollment
778
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County Middle School West compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County Middle School West
Lee County Middle School West is a mid-sized middle school in Leesburg, Georgia, enrolling 778 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 429 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 214 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 778 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Leesburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Lee County Middle School East (630 students): Lee County Middle School West is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students) and Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students) alongside Lee County Middle School West.
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 West compares
Lee County Middle School West on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,584
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County, which includes Lee County Middle School West.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee County Middle School West a good school?
Lee County Middle School West earns 49/100 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 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.
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