For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 448 students in Lee County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lee County, KY is 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee County Middle High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
599 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 8-12
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Broadway
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5015
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lee County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
242 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
601 Lee Avenue
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, KY include Lee County Middle High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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