Very Good
#27 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 20% of private schools
Lee Academy
High School · Clarksdale, MS
A private high school in Clarksdale, MS serving grades 7th – 12th.
415 LEE DR, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lee Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,273
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Clarksdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 10–12 | 1.9 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade AcademEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9 | 1.9 mi | 158 | 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 Academy is listed in Clarksdale, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lee Academy
Lee Academy is a private high school in Clarksdale, MS, serving approximately 162 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Academy
What grades does Lee Academy serve?
Lee Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lee Academy?
Lee Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lee Academy rank in MS?
Lee Academy ranks #27 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Lee Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Academy 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.
Is Lee Academy a private school?
Yes, Lee Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lee Academy a religious school?
No, Lee Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coahoma County
- Phone
- (662) 627-7891
- Area population (ZIP 38614)
- 16,384
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38614; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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