Is Lanett Senior High School a good school?

Lanett Senior High School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Lanett Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Lanett Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lanett Senior High School?

Students at Lanett Senior High School are 73% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lanett Senior High School?

Lanett Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : W O Lance Elementary Middle : Lanett Junior High School

Lanett Senior High School

Summary:

Lanett Senior High School is a public high school in Lanett, Alabama, serving 235 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lanett City School District, which is ranked 128 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lanett Senior High School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (77.87%) compared to nearby schools like Opelika High School and Beulah High School, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom third of Alabama high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in core subjects well below state averages. Additionally, over 94% of Lanett Senior High School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite spending $12,758 per student, which is higher than nearby schools, Lanett Senior High School's academic performance remains poor. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes. The nearby schools, such as Opelika High School and Beulah High School, serve similar socioeconomic demographics but have significantly better academic performance, highlighting the need to understand the specific challenges and factors contributing to the underperformance of Lanett Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1301 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36363

(334) 644-5965

District: Lanett City

SchoolDigger Rank:
334^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,758

Feeder schools for Lanett Senior High School:

Elementary:	W O Lance Elementary
Middle:	Lanett Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.8%

Hispanic:

20.3%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lanett Senior High School ranks worse than 88.4% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lanett Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.8%), Hispanic (20.3%), White (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lanett Senior High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Lanett Senior High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lanett Senior High School is $12,758.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lanett Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lanett Senior High School 334^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Lanett Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Lanett City:

SchoolDigger ranks Lanett City 128^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lanett Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	30.60	296^th	357	17.1%
2005	33.90	290^th	359	19.2%
2006	19.44	324^th	357	9.2%
2007	13.70	334^th	358	6.7%
2008	30.47	299^th	359	16.7%
2009	35.49	276^th	357	22.7%
2010	34.30	282^nd	358	21.2%
2011	52.25	200^th	360	44.4%
2012	48.03	226^th	358	36.9%
2013	55.35	184^th	358	48.6%
2014	14.11	310^th	358	13.4%
2015	26.04	269^th	353	23.8%
2016	19.99	288^th	351	17.9%
2017	14.36	312^th	353	11.6%
2018	10.97	316^th	356	11.2%
2019	26.12	270^th	366	26.2%
2021	12.53	338^th	371	8.9%
2022	16.28	314^th	367	14.4%
2023	27.80	269^th	371	27.5%
2024	14.16	334^th	378	11.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.96	112^th	198	43.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	22.36	261^st	315	17.1%
2018	17.07	294^th	349	15.8%
2019	38.97	216^th	358	39.7%
2021	9.55	352^nd	361	2.5%
2022	33.48	245^th	361	32.1%
2023	65.18	99^th	349	71.6%
2024	16.01	342^nd	375	8.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.05	258^th	343	24.8%
2018	29.00	253^rd	347	27.1%
2019	17.37	299^th	354	15.5%
2021	10.91	333^rd	359	7.2%
2022	15.87	320^th	367	12.8%
2023	42.36	188^th	358	47.5%
2024	16.68	315^th	366	13.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	8.33	326^th	339	3.8%
2018	4.10	343^rd	350	2.0%
2019	36.04	223^rd	357	37.5%
2021	15.13	319^th	366	12.8%
2022	20.77	293^rd	366	19.9%
2023	11.49	342^nd	358	4.5%
2024	11.12	353^rd	368	4.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Lanett Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	37.23	135^th	223	39.5%
2019	44.87	106^th	224	52.7%
2021	30.43	163^rd	228	28.5%
2022	43.35	102^nd	222	54.1%
2023	64.76	45^th	224	79.9%
2024	29.84	160^th	231	30.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lanett Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	472	472
1989	282	228	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1990	244	242	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1991	221	288	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1992	189	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1993	207	246	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1994	208	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	159	242	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1996	159	242	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1997	166	265	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1998	169	284	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1999	151	257	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2000	123	251	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2001	113	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2002	77	221	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2003	77	221	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2004	73	197	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	55	195	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2006	54	240	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	45	245	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2008	23	236	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2009	18	236	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2010	18	236	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2011	13	209	0	0	0	0	0	0	222
2012	17	210	0	0	0	0	1	0	228
2013	20	194	0	1	0	0	2	0	217
2014	23	200	0	0	0	0	1	0	224
2015	23	219	0	2	0	0	2	0	246
2016	17	219	0	0	0	1	4	0	241
2017	12	191	0	3	1	0	3	0	210
2018	14	198	0	10	0	0	3	0	225
2019	11	199	1	13	0	0	3	0	227
2020	14	180	1	11	1	1	3	0	211
2021	15	194	1	20	2	1	1	0	234
2022	10	194	1	20	1	1	2	0	229
2023	9	183	0	40	0	0	3	0	235
2024	11	190	0	53	0	0	7	0	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lanett Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	472	25.0	18.8	0
1989	510	27.0	18.8	n/a
1990	486	28.0	17.3	0
1991	511	29.0	17.6	n/a
1992	477	29.0	16.4	n/a
1993	453	30.0	15.1	n/a
1994	458	31.3	14.6	n/a
1995	402	30.4	13.2	n/a
1996	402	30.4	13.2	n/a
1997	433	31.9	13.6	40
1998	454	36.1	12.6	38.8
1999	409	31.0	13.2	41.6
2000	374	29.0	12.9	46.5
2001	345	25.0	13.8	49.9
2002	299	21.0	14.2	50.5
2003	299	21.0	14.2	50.5
2004	271	19.5	13.9	63.1
2005	250	20.0	12.5	71.2
2006	296	16.0	18.5	74.3
2007	293	18.0	16.3	72.7
2008	263	19.4	13.6	67.3
2009	256	18.0	14.1	78.1
2010	255	17.6	14.4	83.9
2011	222	17.6	12.5	86
2012	228	15.1	15.0	89
2013	217	17.1	12.6	90.8
2014	224	16.2	13.7	79.5
2015	246	15.0	16.4	82.1
2016	241	15.0	16.0	81.7
2017	210	15.0	13.9	98.6
2018	225	15.0	15.0	87.1
2019	227	14.0	16.2	95.6
2020	211	15.0	14.0	94.8
2021	234	14.5	16.1	94.4
2022	229	15.0	15.2	94.8
2023	235	15.5	15.1	94.5
2024	261	18.5	14.1	94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lanett Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	472	25.0	18.8	0
1989	510	27.0	18.8	n/a
1990	486	28.0	17.3	0
1991	511	29.0	17.6	n/a
1992	477	29.0	16.4	n/a
1993	453	30.0	15.1	n/a
1994	458	31.3	14.6	n/a
1995	402	30.4	13.2	n/a
1996	402	30.4	13.2	n/a
1997	433	31.9	13.6	40
1998	454	36.1	12.6	38.8
1999	409	31.0	13.2	41.6
2000	374	29.0	12.9	46.5
2001	345	25.0	13.8	49.9
2002	299	21.0	14.2	50.5
2003	299	21.0	14.2	50.5
2004	271	19.5	13.9	63.1
2005	250	20.0	12.5	71.2
2006	296	16.0	18.5	74.3
2007	293	18.0	16.3	72.7
2008	263	19.4	13.6	67.3
2009	256	18.0	14.1	78.1
2010	255	17.6	14.4	83.9
2011	222	17.6	12.5	86
2012	228	15.1	15.0	89
2013	217	17.1	12.6	90.8
2014	224	16.2	13.7	79.5
2015	246	15.0	16.4	82.1
2016	241	15.0	16.0	81.7
2017	210	15.0	13.9	98.6
2018	225	15.0	15.0	87.1
2019	227	14.0	16.2	95.6
2020	211	15.0	14.0	94.8
2021	234	14.5	16.1	94.4
2022	229	15.0	15.2	94.8
2023	235	15.5	15.1	94.5
2024	261	18.5	14.1	94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lanett Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,175 (24.9%)	$9,576 (75.1%)	$12,758

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanett Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 270^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 269^th of 371 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Lanett Senior High School)	41.9	9.5	32.3%
End of Course Mathematics (Lanett City)	41.9	9.5	32.3%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Lanett Senior High School)	18.6	11.9	6.7%
End of Course Science (Lanett City)	18.6	11.9	6.7%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	235	3.5%
African American	199	183	8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	13	40	207.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	9	18.2%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.6%	94.5%	1.1%

Schools Near Lanett Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lanett Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 S 8th Ave	Lanett	36363	Chambers County	Lanett City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 644-5965	261	19	14.1	94.6%	11 (4.2%)	190 (72.8%)	53 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	14.2	334^th of 378 public high schools	11.6%		27.8	269^th of 371 public high schools	27.5%	65			4.2		10.4			8.3	$12,758	$3,175	$9,576
Valley High School	Public	9-12	501 Highway 29	Valley	36854	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 756-4105	656	41	16.0	27.7%	295 (45.0%)	300 (45.7%)	47 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	25.8	284^th of 378 public high schools	24.9%		25.4	282^nd of 371 public high schools	24.0%	2			8.5		21.8			11.7	$8,886	$1,052	$7,820
Beulah High School	Public	7-12	4848 Lee Road 270	Valley	36854	Chambers County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(334) 705-6020	505	38	13.2	69.5%	362 (71.7%)	94 (18.6%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	43.1	210^th of 378 public high schools	44.4%		37.5	215^th of 371 public high schools	42.0%	5	12.2	12.9	16.4	28.2	31.3	52.6	54.8	14.9	$12,948	$1,038	$11,894
Inspire Academy	Public	9-12	Area Vocational Center Dr	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 864-8863	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	214 1st Ave SE	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 864-9881	198	15	13.0	88.9%	27 (13.6%)	167 (84.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	10	365^th of 378 public high schools	3.4%		11.8	345^th of 371 public high schools	7.0%	20			2.2		6.5			4.7	$12,715	$3,450	$9,251
Inspire Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	318 AVC Drive	LaFayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	Yes	No	(334) 864-8863	47			63.8%	22 (46.8%)	20 (42.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Opelika High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bulldog Pkwy	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	No	(334) 745-9715	1,530	91	16.8	66.9%	423 (27.6%)	835 (54.6%)	222 (14.5%)	15 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	27 (1.8%)	61.5	117^th of 378 public high schools	69.0%		61.4	119^th of 371 public high schools	67.9%	2			23.7		36.4			23.4	$11,942	$1,125	$10,778

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