Lee County Schools serves 8,561 students across a suburban area in Lee County, Alabama, with stable enrollment showing a 0.1% increase from the prior year. The district operates 14 schools comprising 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 across 575 teachers.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 58.3% exceeds Alabama's average of 54.5%, while math proficiency at 33.1% slightly outpaces the state average of 31.9%. The district's graduation rate of 92.3% substantially exceeds the state average of 88.4%, indicating stronger secondary student completion outcomes.
The student population reflects significant economic and demographic diversity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 54.0% of enrollment, while 14.6% receive special education services and 4.3% are English learners. Racial composition is 68.5% White, 21.8% Black, and 10.2% Hispanic.
Financially, Lee County operates with a total budget of $112.0 million and per-pupil spending of $12,032, slightly below the state average of $12,157. Revenue sources show reliance on state funding at 54.7%, with local revenue contributing 31.3% and federal funding 14.0%, reflecting a typical Alabama funding structure for suburban districts of this size.
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Total Students
8,561
Schools
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,032
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
33.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Alabama State Department of Education, State Accountability Indicator Scores, 2024-25 School Year. Alabama uses a points-based accountability system (0-100) with A-F letter grades.