Best Schools in Lee County, AL
Lee County, AL has 49 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 27 elementary) serving 31,379 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Lee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, AL
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2143 Students
2. Beauregard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
3. Beulah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 533 Students
4. Opelika High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Opelika City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students
5. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students
6. Smiths Station High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
7. Loachapoka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 237 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, AL
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 6 • 711 Students
2. East Samford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 742 Students
3. Smiths Station Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 934 Students
4. Opelika Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Opelika City • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 1132 Students
5. Sanford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 545 Students
6. Phenix City Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1044 Students
7. South Girard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, AL
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
2. Creekside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
3. Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 518 Students
4. Pick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 488 Students
5. Ogletree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 511 Students
6. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phenix City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 485 Students
7. Wacoochee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
8. South Smiths Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 645 Students
9. East Smiths Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 815 Students
10. Beauregard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 769 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, AL has a total population of 174,241 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, AL
How many schools are in Lee County, AL?
Lee County, AL has 49 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 31,379 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Lee County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Lee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
5 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Auburn (13)
- Opelika (11)
- Smiths Station (6)
- Loachapoka (2)
- Salem (1)
School districts (3)
- Lee County (14 schools)
- Auburn City (13 schools)
- Opelika City (8 schools)