For the 2026 school year, there are 2 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 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 48% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee County Middle School West
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lee County Middle School East
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 Firetower Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Leesburg, GA 31763
(229) 903-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 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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