Total enrollment
890
-23 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Lee County
Kentucky · Public K-12
For a Kentucky county, Lee County operates a compact public-school system: 4 schools and 890 students, broken out as 1 elementary and 3 high.
7-year change in Lee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
890
NCES CCD
Median income
$37,568
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
468 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
422 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lee County Public Schools
890 students · 2 districts 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+
9.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
18.1% under 18
Test scores in Lee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Elementary School | Beattyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 468 | · |
| Lee County Middle High School | Beattyville | High | 06-12 | 422 | · |
| Delta Academy | Beattyville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Lee County Area Technology Center | Beattyville | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Lee County
About Lee County
Across the small Kentucky county of Lee County of about 7,339 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 890 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $37,568, about 9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 34% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Lee County consists of 1 elementary school (468 students), and 3 high schools (422).
Lee County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 890 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 890 students, decreased 3% from the 913 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data