For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 681 students in Lee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
681 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
89%
19%
% White
5%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,518 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,695 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,518
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,695
$13,043
Best Lee County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 N Forrest Ave
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee County School District?
Lee County School District manages 2 public schools serving 681 students.
What is the rank of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District is ranked #249 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County School District?
89% of Lee County School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee County School District?
Lee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,695 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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