Lee County School District
School District · Opelika, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
9,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Lee County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lee County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wacoochee Elementary School
Salem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#60 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,566
$242 vs Alabama median
District size
9,141 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Lee County ranks #60 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Lee County's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Smiths Station Elementary School (9.2/10), West Smiths Station Elementary School (8.9/10), and Wacoochee Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lee County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Smiths Station Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Smiths Station Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wacoochee Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Beauregard Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | East Smiths Station Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Beulah Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Loachapoka Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Sanford Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Loachapoka High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Smiths Station Junior High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee County
Lee County is a Opelika, Alabama school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 9,141 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $12,566 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lee County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Smiths Station Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lee County students show an average math proficiency of 49.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lee County with test data.
Schools in Lee County
14 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Opelika
- Total Enrollment
- 9,141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 618
- District spending per student
- $12,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee County?
Lee County has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lee County?
The average composite rating for Lee County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lee County?
Lee County's district-level spending was $12,566 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee County is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee County?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lee County with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lee County?
Across schools in Lee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lee County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Lee County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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