Lanier County Middle School

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

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:
195^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Lanier County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lanier County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

African American:

27.1%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lanier County Middle School ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

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 195^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lanier County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lanier County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lanier County 68^th 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
2006	40.07	307^th	420	26.9%
2007	39.19	319^th	445	28.3%
2008	62.65	172^nd	462	62.8%
2009	62.31	179^th	466	61.6%
2010	63.19	187^th	494	62.1%
2011	63.37	194^th	504	61.5%
2012	60.08	227^th	508	55.3%
2013	52.01	297^th	527	43.6%
2014	53.10	286^th	521	45.1%
2015	49.12	265^th	537	50.7%
2016	47.22	272^nd	545	50.1%
2017	46.99	285^th	539	47.1%
2018	46.35	283^rd	543	47.9%
2019	49.04	276^th	559	50.6%
2021	55.54	225^th	542	58.5%
2022	48.98	268^th	567	52.7%
2023	51.82	254^th	577	56.0%
2024	61.44	195^th	588	66.8%

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lanier County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 276^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 254^th 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)	34.8	40.4	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)	34.8	40.4	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)	27.8	34.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)	27.8	34.2	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County Middle School)	30.4	20.9	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)	30.4	20.9	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)	31.2	28.4	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)	31.2	28.4	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County Middle School)	42.5	43.6	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier County)	42.5	43.6	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County Middle School)	55.8	41.4	14.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier County)	55.8	41.4	14.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lanier County Middle School)	40.3	30	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Lanier County)	40.3	30	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lanier County Middle School)	36.1	31.4	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lanier County)	36.1	31.4	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	413	10.7%
African American	105	112	6.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	27	35	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	245	8.4%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.7%	86.2%	9.5%

Schools Near Lanier County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lanier County Middle School	Public	6-8	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-8247	413	28	14.8	86.2%	245 (59.3%)	112 (27.1%)	35 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	61.4	195^th of 588 public middle schools	66.8%		51.8	254^th of 577 public middle schools	56.0%	59			45.9	44.0	44.6		37.8	54.0	53.1		30.0	22.3	$9,168	$610	$8,557
Pine Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	4159 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-3234	742	54	13.7	50.4%	321 (43.3%)	259 (34.9%)	105 (14.2%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.3%)	84.6	80^th of 588 public middle schools	86.4%		84.7	78^th of 577 public middle schools	86.5%	2	97.3		53.9	58.2	53.3		58.3	63.8	56.7		35.8	65.7	$8,461	$205	$8,255
Newbern Middle School	Public	6-8	2015 E Park Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8566	806	59	13.6	94.7%	20 (2.5%)	709 (88.0%)	60 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	12.6	537^th of 588 public middle schools	8.7%		15.2	507^th of 577 public middle schools	12.1%	30	50.0		15.8	14.8	16.1		10.2	12.4	12.9		8.3	14.3	$9,767	$1,031	$8,736
Berrien Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Tifton Hwy	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-2021	684	50	13.7	53.8%	496 (72.5%)	78 (11.4%)	57 (8.3%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	71.1	145^th of 588 public middle schools	75.3%		77.3	113^th of 577 public middle schools	80.4%	32	92.6		39.1	37.2	54.6		41.3	36.8	67.1		55.1	52.6	$7,598	$819	$6,778
Valdosta Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Burton St	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8555	1,060	84	12.6	94.6%	142 (13.4%)	762 (71.9%)	86 (8.1%)	15 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (4.8%)	32.2	398^th of 588 public middle schools	32.3%		36.7	356^th of 577 public middle schools	38.3%	42	70.2		31.1	27.8	31.8		17.3	26.9	31.6		12.7	29.6	$9,270	$697	$8,573
Hahira Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Nelson St	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8601	859	56	15.2	32.1%	591 (68.8%)	148 (17.2%)	54 (6.3%)	17 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.4%)	93.2	44^th of 588 public middle schools	92.5%		95	34^th of 577 public middle schools	94.1%	10	100.0		60.9	66.4	66.1		59.8	66.6	68.4		60.4	66.3	$7,597	$249	$7,348
Clinch County Middle School	Public	5-7	575 Woodlake Dr	Homerville	31634	Clinch County	Clinch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 487-5385	290	21	13.6	74.5%	157 (54.1%)	101 (34.8%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	43	318^th of 588 public middle schools	45.9%		50.5	263^rd of 577 public middle schools	54.4%	55		33.7	29.8	35.0		26.5	23.8	37.4		27.7			$9,737	$900	$8,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier County Middle School

Is Lanier County Middle School a good school?

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

What high school do graduates of Lanier County Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lanier County Middle School?

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

How many students attend Lanier County Middle School?

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

What district is Lanier County Middle School in?

Lanier County

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