Best High Schools in Lee County, KY

Lee County, KY has 6 high schools with 1,745 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lee County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lee County meet expectations.

1. Wolfe County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wolfe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students

2. Lee County Middle High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students

3. Jackson County High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students

4. Breathitt County High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Breathitt County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 763 Students

5. Owsley County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lee County, KY

Lee County, KY has 4 middle schools with 1,781 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lee County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lee County meet expectations.

1. Wolfe County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wolfe County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 171 Students

2. Estill County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

3. Jackson County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, KY

Lee County, KY has 1 elementary schools with 449 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lee County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lee County meet expectations.

1. Lee County Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lee County, KY has a total population of 7,395 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lee County, KY

3,975

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,716 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lee County, KY

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Owsley County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Wolfe County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Estill County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Breathitt County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Powell County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jackson County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Menifee County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clay County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Morgan County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Madison County, KY

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations