Lee County Middle High School vs McLean County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee County Middle High School
Beattyville · Public high · Grades 6–12
422 students
McLean County High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
427 students
| Measure | Lee County Middle High School Beattyville, Kentucky | McLean County High School Calhoun, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 214 | #89 of 214 |
| National rank | #10583 of 16,910 | #10498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Beattyville | Calhoun |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.5 vs 41.9).
- •Lee County Middle High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lee County Middle High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •McLean County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 87%).
- •Lee County Middle High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •McLean County High School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lee County Middle High School better than McLean County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lee County Middle High School and McLean County High School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Beattyville and Calhoun in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee County Middle High School: 422. McLean County High School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee County Middle High School and McLean County High School rank in Kentucky?
Lee County Middle High School is 96th of 214 and McLean County High School is 89th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).