LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — The Lee County School System is celebrating another year of achievements. The school system says while maintaining one of the lowest per student spending rates in the state, students in Lee County also outperformed the state average in every tested area on the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS). Scores for math, science, and social studies were noted, while English scores will be released later in the year due to implementation of new standards and state assessment during the 2025-26 school year. “Lee County students demonstrated strong academic performance across the board, reflecting the dedication of our schools to achieving excellence,” said the Lee County School System in a news release Friday, Aug. 14. School officials say students in Lee County who took the GMAS End-of-Grade Assessments exceeded the state average in all subjects, and exceeded the average by double-digit percentage points in a number of areas. In particular, 3rd grade math students outpaced the state average in proficient and distinguished scores by 15%. And 5th graders outpaced the state average math score by 17%, ranking them among the top 8% of all state school districts. Students in 8th grade taking physical science outpaced the state average by 26%; that’s up 22% from 2025 to 2026. “We are so proud of what our middle school students accomplished this year. We continue to see growth across our schools, reflecting the hard work of our students and the commitment…
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