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Lee County

Alabama · Public School District
14
Schools
9,312
Students
$12,877
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
62.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lee County is a public school district in Alabama serving 9,312 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,877 is below the national average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sanford Middle School05–08545
Smiths Station Junior High School07–08934
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beauregard High School09–12555
Beulah High School07–12533
Loachapoka High School07–12237
Smiths Station High School10–121,286
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Smith Station Freshman Center09–09463
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,877-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
32%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
32.3%
Federal
14.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,312
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee County?
Lee County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lee County?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lee County spend per student?
Lee County spends $12,877 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lee County?
62% of students in Lee County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lee County?
No, Lee County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lee County serve?
Lee County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lee County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lee County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.