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LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mississippi · Public School District
15
Schools
6,303
Students
$11,309
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Mississippi serving 6,303 students across 15 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,309 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MOOREVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05673
SALTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05675
SALTILLO PRIMARY SCHOOLKG–02700
SHANNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05205
SHANNON PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–02233
VERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04324
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08696
MOOREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08372
PLANTERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08274
SHANNON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08202
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEE CO. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL09–120
MOOREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–12469
SALTILLO HIGH SCHOOL09–12955
SHANNON HIGH SCHOOL09–12525
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LEE CO. SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT CENTER04–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,309-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
33%
State
50.6%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
6,303
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,309, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,303 students.
What is the graduation rate for LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,309 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.