Lanier High School

Summary:

Lanier High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 603 students. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lanier High School has a predominantly African American student population, with 97.84% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Lanier High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 221-236 out of 228-237 high schools over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments (MAAP) are significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.5% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.8% statewide. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History are all well below the state and district averages. Despite the low academic performance, Lanier High School appears to receive a relatively high level of funding, with a per-student spending of $10,809 in the 2018-2019 school year.

The nearby high schools in the Jackson Public School District, such as Forest Hill High School, Callaway High School, Wingfield High School, Murrah High School, Jim Hill High School, and Provine High School, all have similar demographic profiles and academic performance challenges as Lanier High School. These schools also rank among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. Addressing the complex socioeconomic factors and implementing comprehensive, evidence-based strategies may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes at Lanier High School and the broader district.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 833 W Maple Street
       Jackson, MS  39203


(601) 960-5369

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,809 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.2%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lanier High School ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lanier High School ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), two or more races (1.2%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lanier High School is 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lanier High School is $10,809, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Jackson Public School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lanier High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier High School 258th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Lanier High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier High School 221st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lanier High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lanier High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.50 258th 264 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lanier High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.50 222nd 232 4.3%
2005 15.82 219th 232 5.6%
2006 28.38 191st 232 17.7%
2007 50.72 125th 232 46.1%
2008 42.28 149th 235 36.6%
2009 46.81 137th 235 41.7%
2010 26.18 187th 235 20.4%
2011 48.26 138th 244 43.4%
2012 20.55 200th 241 17.0%
2013 16.46 208th 238 12.6%
2014 12.20 223rd 236 5.5%
2015 9.49 221st 226 2.2%
2016 6.82 228th 231 1.3%
2017 5.12 236th 237 0.4%
2018 4.27 232nd 233 0.4%
2019 2.64 232nd 233 0.4%
2021 6.11 230th 231 0.4%
2022 5.44 223rd 228 2.2%
2023 13.04 204th 226 9.7%
2024 6.46 221st 228 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lanier High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 0 729 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1991 2 723 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1992 3 915 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1993 2 1135 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1994 1 1204 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1205
1995 2 1117 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1996 2 1117 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1997 3 1088 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
1998 2 1053 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1999 0 950 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 950
2000 0 946 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 946
2001 0 1007 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
2002 1 937 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 938
2003 1 937 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 938
2004 1 988 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 989
2005 1 915 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 916
2006 0 871 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2007 0 872 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2008 0 868 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2009 0 811 0 0 0 0 0 0 811
2010 2 810 0 0 0 0 0 0 812
2011 0 783 0 0 0 0 0 0 783
2012 0 751 0 1 0 0 0 0 752
2013 2 885 0 3 0 0 0 0 890
2014 2 807 0 1 0 0 0 0 810
2015 1 812 0 0 0 0 1 0 814
2016 1 782 0 1 0 0 0 0 784
2017 0 714 0 3 0 0 0 0 717
2018 2 654 0 3 0 0 0 0 659
2019 0 636 0 3 0 0 0 0 639
2020 1 602 0 3 0 0 0 0 606
2021 1 561 0 2 0 0 0 0 564
2022 1 560 0 4 0 0 1 0 566
2023 0 590 0 6 0 0 7 0 603

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 39.0 18.6 n/a
1991 725 40.3 17.9 n/a
1992 918 47.7 19.2 61.1
1993 1137 61.2 18.6 63.4
1994 1205 67.3 17.9 63.4
1995 1120 59.9 18.7 64.6
1996 1120 59.9 18.7 64.6
1997 1092 55.0 19.9 69.7
1998 1056 56.7 18.6 69.2
1999 950 63.7 14.9 78
2000 946 58.0 16.3 78.8
2001 1007 54.9 18.3 81.1
2002 938 56.7 16.5 83
2003 938 56.7 16.5 83
2004 989 58.9 16.8 68.1
2005 916 50.9 18.0 73.4
2006 871 50.8 17.1 82.2
2007 872 44.8 19.5 86.8
2008 868 57.1 15.2 86.5
2009 811 51.6 15.7 88
2010 812 55.4 14.6 90.8
2011 783 54.1 14.4 92.3
2012 752 53.7 14.0 94
2013 890 53.0 16.7 92.8
2014 810 53.5 15.1 94
2015 814 59.0 13.7 100
2016 784 56.0 14.0 100
2017 717 46.4 15.4 100
2018 659 47.5 13.8 100
2019 639 47.9 13.3 100
2020 606 52.6 11.5 100
2021 564 45.2 12.4 100
2022 566 48.1 11.7 100
2023 603 46.9 12.8 100

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 39.0 18.6 n/a
1991 725 40.3 17.9 n/a
1992 918 47.7 19.2 61.1
1993 1137 61.2 18.6 63.4
1994 1205 67.3 17.9 63.4
1995 1120 59.9 18.7 64.6
1996 1120 59.9 18.7 64.6
1997 1092 55.0 19.9 69.7
1998 1056 56.7 18.6 69.2
1999 950 63.7 14.9 78
2000 946 58.0 16.3 78.8
2001 1007 54.9 18.3 81.1
2002 938 56.7 16.5 83
2003 938 56.7 16.5 83
2004 989 58.9 16.8 68.1
2005 916 50.9 18.0 73.4
2006 871 50.8 17.1 82.2
2007 872 44.8 19.5 86.8
2008 868 57.1 15.2 86.5
2009 811 51.6 15.7 88
2010 812 55.4 14.6 90.8
2011 783 54.1 14.4 92.3
2012 752 53.7 14.0 94
2013 890 53.0 16.7 92.8
2014 810 53.5 15.1 94
2015 814 59.0 13.7 100
2016 784 56.0 14.0 100
2017 717 46.4 15.4 100
2018 659 47.5 13.8 100
2019 639 47.9 13.3 100
2020 606 52.6 11.5 100
2021 564 45.2 12.4 100
2022 566 48.1 11.7 100
2023 603 46.9 12.8 100

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,359 (12.6%) $9,450 (87.4%) $10,809

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanier 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 232nd of 233 High schoolsRanks 204th of 226 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lanier High School)9.934.4
 24.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Public School District)15.948.3
 32.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Lanier High School)6.213.5
 7.3%
   End of Course English II (Jackson Public School District)20.826.5
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.944
 0.1%
End of Course Biology (Lanier High School)7.620
 12.4%
   End of Course Biology (Jackson Public School District)24.639.3
 14.7%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lanier High School)31.664
 32.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson Public School District)32.955
 22.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students639603
 5.6%
African American636590
 7.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier High School

Lanier High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Galloway Elementary School
Elementary : Johnson Elementary School
Elementary : Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Walton Elementary School

Lanier High School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Mississippi high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Lanier High School.

Students at Lanier High School are 98% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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

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