Very Good
#780 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 34% in state
Lee County Middle School West
Middle School · Lee County · Leesburg, GA
A middle school in Leesburg, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.
190 Smithville Rd N, Leesburg, GA 31763
- Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lee County Middle School West score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lee County Middle School West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average448/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,593
Median home value
$224,800
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Middle School EastEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lee County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee County Middle School West is listed in Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee County Middle School West
Lee County Middle School West is a public middle school in Leesburg, GA, part of Lee County, serving approximately 763 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee County Middle School West
What grades does Lee County Middle School West serve?
Lee County Middle School West serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lee County Middle School West?
Lee County Middle School West has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle School West is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee County Middle School West rank in GA?
Lee County Middle School West ranks #780 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lee County Middle School West's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee County Middle School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lee County Middle School West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee County Middle School West has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lee County Middle School West a charter school?
No, Lee County Middle School West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee County Middle School West a Title I school?
No, Lee County Middle School West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee County Middle School West?
54.8% of students at Lee County Middle School West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (229) 903-2140
- Area population (ZIP 31763)
- 28,684
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31763; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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