Best Schools in Lee County, VA
Lee County, VA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,964 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, 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, VA
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Walker High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Lee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, VA
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 248 Students
2. Elydale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 139 Students
3. Pennington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, VA
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Charles Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 120 Students
2. Dryden Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
3. Flatwoods Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
4. Elk Knob Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
5. Rose Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
6. Powell Valley Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell Valley Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, VA has a total population of 22,173 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, VA
How many schools are in Lee County, VA?
Lee County, VA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,964 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Lee County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, 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: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
6 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Jonesville (3)
- Ewing (2)
- Pennington Gap (2)
- Dryden (1)
- Rose Hill (1)
- St Charles (1)
School districts (1)
- Lee County Public Schools (10 schools)