For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,129 students in Lee County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, GA are Lee County Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary School and Lee County Middle School West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Lovers Lane Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2220
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2220
Grades: 3-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2240
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Lee County Middle School West
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3590
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3590
Grades: 8-12
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Lee County Middle School East
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Firetower Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
Lee County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Trojan Way
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2260
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 Leslie Hwy
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2200
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2200
Grades: PK-2
| 836 students
Rank: n/an/a
282 Magnolia Ave
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2180
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2180
Grades: PK-2
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, GA include Lee County Elementary School, Twin Oaks Elementary School and Lee County Middle School West.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
8 public schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lee County include: Lee County Middle School West vs. Lee County Middle School East, Lee County Middle School East vs. Lee County Middle School West, Twin Oaks Elementary School vs. Lee County Elementary School
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