Total enrollment
5,949
-506 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Lee County
Georgia · Public K-12
Across 8 public schools, Lee County, Georgia serves roughly 5,949 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix is 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Lee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 69%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
30%
was 21%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
5,949
NCES CCD
Median income
$89,168
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.8%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
2,697 students
Middle
2
1,408 students
High
2
1,844 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lee County Public Schools
5,949 students · 1 district in Lee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
34.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.6% under 18
Test scores in Lee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Lee County Middle School East· 44.6%
- Lee County Middle School West· 43.9%
- Twin Oaks Elementary· 41.4%
- Lee County Elementary School· 39.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | Leesburg | High | 09-12 | 1,356 | · |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | Leesburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 853 | · |
| Lee County Middle School West | Leesburg | Middle | 06-08 | 778 | · |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Leesburg | Elementary | 03-05 | 652 | · |
| Lee County Primary School | Leesburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 635 | · |
| Lee County Middle School East | Leesburg | Middle | 06-08 | 630 | · |
| Lee County Elementary School | Leesburg | Elementary | 03-05 | 557 | · |
| Lee High School 9th Grade Campus | Leesburg | High | 09-10 | 488 | · |
Cities in Lee County
About Lee County
Across the small Georgia county of Lee County of about 33,626 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 5,949 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $89,168, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 42% higher than the Georgia median.
On the school-mix side, Lee County is made up of 4 elementary schools (2,697 students), 2 middle schools (1,408), and 2 high schools (1,844).
The largest single district in Lee County is Lee County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,949 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,949 students, decreased 8% from the 6,455 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 69% to 56%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lee County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Lee County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data