Upson-Lee High School

Thomaston-Upson County
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
1,177 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Upson-Lee High School, located in Thomaston, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Upson County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career training, or military service. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational environment, blending rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth.

Beyond academics, Upson-Lee High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletic department, which has a strong tradition in Georgia high school sports. The campus serves as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement, offering a variety of clubs, arts programs, and organizations designed to foster leadership, social development, and personal interests among its diverse student body.
1,177
Total Students
80.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    602 (51.1%)
  • Black
    440 (37.4%)
  • Hispanic
    68 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    57 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Thomaston-Upson County
Phone: (706)647-8171
Website: http://ulhs.upson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 343
Grade 10 291
Grade 11 270
Grade 12 273
Gender Ratio