Lee County Middle School East

Lee County
185 Firetower Rd
Leesburg, GA 31763
676 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lee County Middle School East, located on Firetower Road in Leesburg, Georgia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Lee County School District. As part of a highly-regarded school system in Southwest Georgia, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for personal growth, social development, and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Lee County Middle School East places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses, encouraging students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining high expectations for both character and scholastic achievement, the school strives to prepare its student body for the academic challenges of Lee County High School while helping them navigate the unique developmental milestones of the middle school years.
676
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    440 (65.1 %)
  • Black
    174 (25.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee County
Phone: (229)903-3500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 328
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 220
Grade 7 226
Grade 8 230
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lee County Middle School West
Lee County
799 Students
190 Smithville Rd N
Leesburg, GA 31763 (0.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th