Lanier County High School

Summary:

Lanier County High School is a public high school located in Lakeland, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the Lanier County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lanier County High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 79.4% in 2017-2018 to 92.0% in 2021-2022, which exceeds the state average. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed compared to the state averages, with the school outperforming the state in Algebra I and Biology but lagging behind in American Literature and Composition, as well as United States History. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.25% to 86.36% in recent years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Lanier County High School to the nearby schools, such as Cook High School, Clinch County High School, Berrien High School, and Valdosta High School, some interesting patterns emerge. While Lanier County High School has higher graduation rates, its test scores are generally lower than those of Cook High School and Berrien High School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance, despite its higher spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 52 W Patten Ave
       Lakeland, GA  31635


(229) 482-3868

District: Lanier County

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,467 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.3%
African American:
26.8%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lanier County High School ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.7. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lanier County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lanier County High School is $10,467.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lanier County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier County High School 223rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Lanier County High 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 High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.50 186th 335 44.5%
2007 44.26 217th 358 39.4%
2008 43.11 232nd 370 37.3%
2009 51.22 202nd 372 45.7%
2010 30.75 306th 384 20.3%
2011 40.55 274th 402 31.8%
2012 50.15 199th 396 49.7%
2013 32.74 316th 425 25.6%
2014 53.85 175th 425 58.8%
2015 41.43 207th 435 52.4%
2016 43.50 196th 426 54.0%
2017 23.29 315th 420 25.0%
2018 29.18 293rd 428 31.5%
2019 20.16 348th 438 20.5%
2021 40.13 211th 410 48.5%
2022 53.60 150th 429 65.0%
2023 31.99 277th 442 37.3%
2024 42.70 223rd 458 51.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lanier County High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lanier County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 204 126 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 266 111 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 266 111 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 278 114 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 310 111 3 3 0 n/a n/a 2 429
2006 290 114 2 3 0 n/a n/a 3 412
2007 283 130 4 4 0 n/a n/a 3 424
2008 262 135 5 7 0 n/a n/a 6 415
2009 286 153 4 8 0 n/a n/a 5 456
2010 293 128 3 11 0 0 5 0 440
2011 260 123 3 14 0 0 5 0 405
2012 281 111 3 19 0 0 5 0 419
2013 271 97 3 16 1 0 7 0 395
2014 250 106 3 21 0 0 7 0 387
2015 258 107 7 17 0 0 12 0 401
2016 268 105 6 11 0 0 10 0 400
2017 280 111 8 20 0 0 12 0 431
2018 263 113 7 31 1 0 13 0 428
2019 266 118 3 34 3 0 11 0 435
2020 261 120 2 40 1 0 14 0 438
2021 264 119 0 37 0 0 20 0 440
2022 259 125 2 38 0 0 22 0 446
2023 254 121 7 42 2 1 24 0 451

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 333 24.1 13.8 54.4
2002 384 26.6 14.4 55.5
2003 384 26.6 14.4 55.5
2004 396 23.2 17.1 61.9
2005 429 28.3 15.2 58.3
2006 412 29.8 13.8 62.3
2007 424 31.1 13.6 59.4
2008 415 31.0 13.4 64.8
2009 456 30.0 15.2 65.4
2010 440 30.0 14.6 70.5
2011 405 24.9 16.2 66.9
2012 419 25.2 16.6 68
2013 395 27.3 14.4 67.3
2014 387 28.9 13.3 74.9
2015 401 29.0 13.8 95.8
2016 400 29.0 13.7 95.8
2017 431 28.5 15.1 95.6
2018 428 29.4 14.5 95.8
2019 435 29.6 14.6 95.6
2020 438 28.9 15.1 86.3
2021 440 30.1 14.6 86.4
2022 446 30.4 14.6 n/a
2023 451 30.1 14.9 86.3

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 333 24.1 13.8 54.4
2002 384 26.6 14.4 55.5
2003 384 26.6 14.4 55.5
2004 396 23.2 17.1 61.9
2005 429 28.3 15.2 58.3
2006 412 29.8 13.8 62.3
2007 424 31.1 13.6 59.4
2008 415 31.0 13.4 64.8
2009 456 30.0 15.2 65.4
2010 440 30.0 14.6 70.5
2011 405 24.9 16.2 66.9
2012 419 25.2 16.6 68
2013 395 27.3 14.4 67.3
2014 387 28.9 13.3 74.9
2015 401 29.0 13.8 95.8
2016 400 29.0 13.7 95.8
2017 431 28.5 15.1 95.6
2018 428 29.4 14.5 95.8
2019 435 29.6 14.6 95.6
2020 438 28.9 15.1 86.3
2021 440 30.1 14.6 86.4
2022 446 30.4 14.6 n/a
2023 451 30.1 14.9 86.3

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $339 (3.5%) $9,482 (96.5%) $9,821
2018 $316 (3.0%) $10,069 (97.0%) $10,385
2019 $439 (4.2%) $10,028 (95.8%) $10,467

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanier County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 438 High schoolsRanks 277th of 442 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lanier County High School)30.821.6
 9.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lanier County)30.821.6
 9.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lanier County High School)25.232.7
 7.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lanier County)25.232.7
 7.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Lanier County High School)43.240.5
 2.7%
   End of Course Biology (Lanier County)43.240.5
 2.7%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Lanier County High School)1516.3
 1.3%
   End of Course United States History (Lanier County)1516.3
 1.3%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students435451
 3.7%
African American118121
 2.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic3442
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White266254
 4.5%
Two or More Races1124
 118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%86.3%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier County High School

Lanier County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lanier County Elementary School
Middle : Lanier County Middle School

Students at Lanier County High School are 56% White, 27% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Lanier County High School ranks 223rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended 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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