For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 448 students in Lee County, KY.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Grades: 6-12
| 448 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Broadway
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Lee County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
242 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Middle High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
2 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 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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