For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 902 students in Lee County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, KY are Lee County Elementary School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Hwy 11 South
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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
690 Fairgrounds Ridge Road
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Elementary School and Lee County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
4 public schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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