For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 448 students in Lee County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Lee County, KY is Lee County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lee County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee County Middle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee County Middle High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy
Vocational School
960 Center Street
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Center Street
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Gr: 8-12
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Broadway
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lee County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
242 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Middle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
3 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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