GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 5,989 students attending Lee County schools, 62.1% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 26% of Lee County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Lee County, representing 64.1% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 0.3% when compared to the previous year.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | White | 61% | 1,388 |
| Lee County Middle School West | White | 60% | 794 |
| Twin Oaks Elementary School | White | 60% | 749 |
| Lee County Middle School East | White | 65% | 671 |
| Lee County Primary School | White | 66% | 650 |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | White | 60% | 610 |
| Lee County Elementary School | White | 67% | 600 |
| Lee High School 9th Grade Campus | White | 60% | 527 |
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