Lanier County Middle School

Summary:

Lanier County Middle School is a public middle school located in Lakeland, Georgia, serving 413 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lanier County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lanier County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state's in most grade levels. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 86%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. Despite this, Lanier County Middle School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $7,631 in 2016-2017 to $9,168 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.7 in recent years, which may contribute to its academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Lanier County Middle School performs better academically than some, such as Valdosta Middle School and Newbern Middle School, which are part of the Valdosta City School District and have lower test scores and rankings. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Hahira Middle School and Berrien Middle School, which are part of the Lowndes County and Berrien County school districts, respectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 52 W Patten Ave
       Lakeland, GA  31635


(229) 482-8247

District: Lanier County

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Lanier County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lanier County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
African American:
27.1%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Lanier County Middle School ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.44. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lanier County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier County Middle School 195th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lanier County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lanier County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lanier County 68th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lanier County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.07 307th 420 26.9%
2007 39.19 319th 445 28.3%
2008 62.65 172nd 462 62.8%
2009 62.31 179th 466 61.6%
2010 63.19 187th 494 62.1%
2011 63.37 194th 504 61.5%
2012 60.08 227th 508 55.3%
2013 52.01 297th 527 43.6%
2014 53.10 286th 521 45.1%
2015 49.12 265th 537 50.7%
2016 47.22 272nd 545 50.1%
2017 46.99 285th 539 47.1%
2018 46.35 283rd 543 47.9%
2019 49.04 276th 559 50.6%
2021 55.54 225th 542 58.5%
2022 48.98 268th 567 52.7%
2023 51.82 254th 577 56.0%
2024 61.44 195th 588 66.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lanier County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lanier County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 238 92 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 230 102 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 230 102 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 247 107 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 238 108 3 5 0 n/a n/a 2 356
2006 239 122 2 8 0 n/a n/a 2 373
2007 225 106 2 8 0 n/a n/a 3 344
2008 245 107 2 8 1 n/a n/a 2 365
2009 231 108 0 11 1 n/a n/a 7 358
2010 246 108 4 13 1 0 3 0 375
2011 231 107 3 17 2 0 8 0 368
2012 253 107 7 12 2 0 7 0 388
2013 254 94 8 10 1 0 9 0 376
2014 264 98 5 11 0 0 3 0 381
2015 251 81 3 14 1 0 5 0 355
2016 252 104 2 25 1 0 11 0 395
2017 239 104 1 26 1 0 8 0 379
2018 231 115 1 22 1 0 8 0 378
2019 226 105 2 27 0 0 13 0 373
2020 228 121 5 24 2 1 18 0 399
2021 250 116 5 33 2 1 21 0 428
2022 250 121 4 43 3 1 22 0 444
2023 245 112 2 35 1 0 18 0 413

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 Lanier County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 337 21.1 16.0 63.2
2002 337 20.9 16.1 68.8
2003 337 20.9 16.1 68.8
2004 358 24.5 14.6 68.4
2005 356 23.7 15.0 62.1
2006 373 23.9 15.6 71.4
2007 344 27.2 12.6 64.2
2008 365 24.7 14.8 64.2
2009 358 23.4 15.3 70.1
2010 375 22.7 16.5 73.3
2011 368 18.8 19.5 78
2012 388 22.5 17.2 74.7
2013 376 23.8 15.7 68.6
2014 381 25.9 14.7 74.3
2015 355 24.0 14.7 95.8
2016 395 26.0 15.1 95.4
2017 379 27.6 13.7 95.8
2018 378 27.3 13.8 95.8
2019 373 26.1 14.2 95.7
2020 399 24.5 16.2 86.2
2021 428 27.1 15.7 86.2
2022 444 29.6 15.0 n/a
2023 413 27.8 14.8 86.2

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 Lanier County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 337 21.1 16.0 63.2
2002 337 20.9 16.1 68.8
2003 337 20.9 16.1 68.8
2004 358 24.5 14.6 68.4
2005 356 23.7 15.0 62.1
2006 373 23.9 15.6 71.4
2007 344 27.2 12.6 64.2
2008 365 24.7 14.8 64.2
2009 358 23.4 15.3 70.1
2010 375 22.7 16.5 73.3
2011 368 18.8 19.5 78
2012 388 22.5 17.2 74.7
2013 376 23.8 15.7 68.6
2014 381 25.9 14.7 74.3
2015 355 24.0 14.7 95.8
2016 395 26.0 15.1 95.4
2017 379 27.6 13.7 95.8
2018 378 27.3 13.8 95.8
2019 373 26.1 14.2 95.7
2020 399 24.5 16.2 86.2
2021 428 27.1 15.7 86.2
2022 444 29.6 15.0 n/a
2023 413 27.8 14.8 86.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lanier County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $510 (6.7%) $7,121 (93.3%) $7,631
2018 $708 (7.9%) $8,201 (92.1%) $8,909
2019 $610 (6.7%) $8,557 (93.3%) $9,168

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanier County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 254th of 577 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County Middle School)34.840.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)34.840.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)27.834.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)27.834.2
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County Middle School)30.420.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)30.420.9
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)31.228.4
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)31.228.4
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County Middle School)42.543.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)42.543.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)55.841.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)55.841.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lanier County Middle School)40.330
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Lanier County)40.330
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lanier County Middle School)36.131.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lanier County)36.131.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students373413
 10.7%
African American105112
 6.7%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic2735
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White226245
 8.4%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%86.2%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier County Middle School

Lanier County Middle School ranks 195th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lanier County Middle School are 59% White, 27% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Lanier County Middle School.

Students who attend Lanier County Middle School usually go on to attend Lanier County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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