Lee County High School

Lee County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Trojan Way,  Leesburg, GA
Lee County Schools
3.8
3.0
1,356 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Karen Hancock
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
48.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
55%
Black
31.4%
Hispanic
5.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
3.6%

School Rankings

#28 Best HS For Athletes in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 356 Students
Georgia Southern University 236 Students
Kennesaw State University 222 Students
Georgia State University 203 Students
Columbus State University 198 Students
Georgia Southwestern State University 195 Students
Valdosta State University 193 Students
Mercer University 150 Students
Albany State University 139 Students
Emory University 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 147 Students
Nursing 139 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Education 32 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 302 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
1/8/2026
The best part about Lee County High School is the immense school spirit everyone has, and how proud people are to be here. However, I tend to see a lot of behavioral problems in students because teachers and staff choose to ignore students' bad behavior, rather than disciplining them.
4.0 Alum
8/4/2024
I enjoyed it! They prepared me well for college and hopefully when I graduate college I'll go work there!
5.0 Senior
5/27/2024
This school is a wonderful place that allows students to flourish if determined and willing. This school provides an abundance of state recognized sports programs and well as successful student run clubs, such as HOSA of which I am the president which is an outlet for my interest in the healthcare field.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
12/11/2024
this school is one of the most unsafe schools around and would not send your kids too.
5.0 student
1/14/2014
Look, no school is perfect. No school is without crime, and bullying. No school is without cliques, and moody teachers. All schools have problems. I was born in Lee County, and raised there. I have attended all of the Lee County Schools, and my honest opinion, no matter how many times I complain, is...

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Lee County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Leesburg, GA, in the Leesburg neighborhood, and is served by the Lee County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Lee County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $284,312. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lee County High School Ninth Grade Campus, Lee County Middle School East, Lee County Middle School - West Campus, and more. Learn more about what Leesburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lee County High School.

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