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Lee County

Kentucky · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 907 students, in a county of 7,339 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
907
NCES CCD
Median income
$37,568
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lee County
907 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
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lee County Middle High SchoolBeattyvilleHigh06-12458·
Lee County Elementary SchoolBeattyvilleElementaryPK-05449·
Delta AcademyBeattyvilleHigh09-120·
Lee County Area Technology CenterBeattyvilleHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Lee County?
Lee County, Kentucky has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 907 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lee County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lee County?
Lee County is the largest school district in Lee County, serving approximately 907 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lee County?
Lee County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 7,339, with a median age of 44. About 18.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lee County?
Median household income in Lee County is $37,568, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 18.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lee County?
Approximately 9.2% of adults 25 and older in Lee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 81.4% of students in Lee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee County schools?
Across Lee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lee County?
Lee County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lee County is owner-occupied?
Lee County has about 3,229 housing units, of which roughly 77.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data