Lee County

Located at 126 Starksville Ave. N in Leesburg, Georgia, the Lee County school district serves as an essential educational anchor within the rural fringe of the greater Albany metropolitan area. As a fully operational, traditional public school district, Lee County offers a comprehensive learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its eight active schools. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the system serves a diverse student body of 5,949 learners, reflecting strong community engagement and steady enrollment across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Prospective families, residents, and researchers can readily connect with the district’s central administration by phone at (229) 903-2100 or online at www.lee.k12.ga.us.

To support its student population, Lee County maintains a robust operational foundation powered by more than 1,665 full-time equivalent staff members. This instructional workforce includes 813 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 92 instructional aides, and over 760 dedicated support personnel who together ensure well-rounded academic, developmental, and administrative services. With its favorable educator-to-student presence, comprehensive grade span, and strong institutional infrastructure, the district provides a stable, highly supportive environment tailored to preparing students in southwest Georgia for future postsecondary and career success.