Lee County School District
School District · Beattyville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,311
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,311
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
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.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lee County Elementary School
Beattyville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee County Middle High School
Beattyville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#156 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,311
$675 vs Kentucky median
District size
902 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
Top-Rated Schools in Lee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee County Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lee County Middle High School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee County
Lee County is a Beattyville, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 902 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $13,311 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Lee County has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lee County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lee County students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Beattyville
- Total Enrollment
- 902
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee County?
Lee County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 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 3.9/10. 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 $13,311 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee County is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee County?
Lee County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lee County with a composite score of 4.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lee County?
Across schools in Lee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.0%
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Compare Lee County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
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- Hardin County (27)
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- Oldham County (22)
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- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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