The majority of students in Lee County schools were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 963 students attending Lee County schools, 97.2% were white. Multiracial students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 1.2%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Lee County schools, representing 96.8% of the student body.
Lee County Middle High School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, which included 96.6% white students, 1.5% multiracial students, 1.3% African American students, and 0.6% Hispanic or Latino students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in schools in the county dropped to 1.1% compared to the previous year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Elementary School | White | 97.8% | 490 |
| Lee County Middle High School | White | 96.6% | 473 |