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126 schools in LEE

Florida · 102,524 students · 16 cities

LEE's public-school footprint covers 126 schools with combined enrollment of about 102,524 students, averaging 814 per school.

4-year change in LEE

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
102,506
+7,579 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
115
+1 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How LEE ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn FloridaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
48.0%#54 of 63N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
102,524#8 of 70#26 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
116#9 of 70N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
20.2:1#63 of 70#8,401 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
47.8%#37 of 70#4,478 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.7%#27 of 68#1,312 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside LEE

State test results across the district's 94 scored schools run from FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL at 92.3% proficient to HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL at 24.3%, a gap of 68.1 points. That is the 7th widest gap among 62 Florida districts with four or more scored schools.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About LEE

LEE runs 126 public schools across Florida, collectively enrolling roughly 102,524 students.

In terms of grade levels, LEE comprises 62 elementary, 18 middle, 34 high schools, and 12 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, LEE runs about 814 students per school, 15% noticeably above the state mean of roughly 705.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 8%: 94,927 students in SY 2020-21 versus 102,506 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, LEE gained 1 school, going from 114 to 115.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for LEE discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in LEE?
LEE operates 126 public K-12 schools in Florida, serving approximately 102,524 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in LEE?
LEE includes 62 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 34 high schools, and 12 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in LEE?
GATEWAY CHARTER SCHOOL is the largest public school in LEE by enrollment, with approximately 3,192 students.
What grade levels does LEE serve?
LEE serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 126 schools.
What cities does LEE serve?
LEE operates schools in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and 10 other communities across Florida.
Are there charter schools in LEE?
27 of the 126 schools listed under LEE are charter schools.