For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,060 students in Lee County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA are Thomas Walker High School and Lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Lee County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Walker High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Walker High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4111
Gr: 8-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Gr: 8-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, VA include Thomas Walker High School and Lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
2 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School, Lee High School vs. Thomas Walker High School
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