For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 681 students in Lee County, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 270 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Lee County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, AR are Anna Strong Learning Academy and Lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 Forest Avenue
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, AR include Anna Strong Learning Academy and Lee High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
2 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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