Lee High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the town of Marianna, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is the only public high school in Lee County, Arkansas, and administered by the Lee County School District.
Serving 279 students in grades 7-12, Lee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lee High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Standard Is Excellence! Everybody! Everyday!
School Rankings
Lee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
87%
19%
White
7%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee High School's ranking?
Lee High School is ranked #967 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Lee High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lee High School?
279 students attend Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lee High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee High School?
Lee High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee High School offer ?
Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lee High School part of?
Lee High School is part of Lee County School District.
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