Georgia public high school · Lee County

Lee County High School

1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA 31763. 415 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 66.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.

66.5%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.5 pts above Georgia (60%)
24.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)7.1 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.7%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,040Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
86.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)21.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
52.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)2.5 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Lee County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 48.9%Georgia private college 4.1%Out-of-state college 5.5%Georgia technical college 8%Career credential, working 12.3%Working, not in college 11.3%Not found in Georgia records 9.9%

    Share of the 415 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Alabama, Southeastern University, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Cochise College, Full Sail University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Southwestern State University7333%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Albany Technical College2541%$2,966$34,861$11,300
    Georgia Southern University2354%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Kennesaw State University2150%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    University of Georgia1589%$13,636$77,246$15,623

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher24.9%
    Associate degree8.7%
    Certificate or other credential22.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet16.9%
    No credential, not enrolled27.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher26.1%
    Associate degree13%
    Certificate or other credential21.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet5%
    No credential, not enrolled34.1%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202366%
Lee County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

26.3%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
10.2%Needed remedial English
38.5%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
21.3Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White56%
Black29%
Hispanic7%
Asian4%
Multiracial4%
50%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.7%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Westover High School (10.4 mi, 63.2% to college) · Dougherty Comprehensive High School (11.8 mi, 51.7% to college) · Monroe High School (11.9 mi, 50.7% to college) · Terrell High School (15.3 mi, 69.5% to college) · Furlow Charter School (22.2 mi, 76.7% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Lee County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureLee CountyLee CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)66.5%66.5%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.7%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,040—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)52.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Lee County High School graduates go to college?
66.5% of the Class of 2024 at Lee County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Lee County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Lee County High School graduates are Georgia Southwestern State University, Albany Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Lee County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
24.9% of Lee County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.