For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 902 students in Lee County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, KY are Lee County Elementary School and Lee County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Hwy 11 South
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Lee County Middle High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Grades: 6-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy
Vocational School
960 Center Street
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Center Street
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5018
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Broadway
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Lee County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
242 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Elementary School and Lee County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
4 public schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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