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7.1 avg / 10

Lee County School District

School District · Opelika, Alabama

Students: 9,141
Teachers (FTE): 618
Estimated Scores: 7%

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

14

7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,566

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#33 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,566

$242 vs Alabama median

District size

9,141 students

Much larger than Alabama median

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. The district invests $12,566 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Lee County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Beulah Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Lee County students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 32.1%
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ELA Proficiency 56.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lee County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Opelika
Total Enrollment
9,141
Teachers (FTE)
618
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lee County?

Lee County spends $12,566 per student per year.

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?

Beulah 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 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
32.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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