For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,915 students in Lee County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, GA are Lee County Middle School West, Lee High School 9th Grade Campus and Lee County Middle School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee County Middle School West
(Math: 53% | 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: #22.
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: #33.
Lee County Middle School East
(Math: 39% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, GA include Lee County Middle School West, Lee High School 9th Grade Campus and Lee County Middle School East.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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
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