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:
221^st of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,169

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 863

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.1%

Two or more races:

0.5%

White:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lanier High School ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Lanier High School ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.46. (See more...)

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

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 (99.1%), two or more races (0.5%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lanier High School is 11.9, which is the 2^nd best among 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Lanier High School employs 72.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lanier High School is $14,169, which is the highest among 9 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 258^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Lanier High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lanier High School 221^st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Lanier High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th 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	258^th	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
2004	10.50	222^nd	232	4.3%
2005	15.82	219^th	232	5.6%
2006	28.38	191^st	232	17.7%
2007	50.72	125^th	232	46.1%
2008	42.28	149^th	235	36.6%
2009	46.81	137^th	235	41.7%
2010	26.18	187^th	235	20.4%
2011	48.26	138^th	244	43.4%
2012	20.55	200^th	241	17.0%
2013	16.46	208^th	238	12.6%
2014	12.20	223^rd	236	5.5%
2015	9.49	221^st	226	2.2%
2016	6.82	228^th	231	1.3%
2017	5.12	236^th	237	0.4%
2018	4.27	232^nd	233	0.4%
2019	2.64	232^nd	233	0.4%
2021	6.11	230^th	231	0.4%
2022	5.44	223^rd	228	2.2%
2023	13.04	204^th	226	9.7%
2024	6.46	221^st	228	3.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lanier High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	0	729	0	0	n/a	n/a	729
1991	2	723	0	0	n/a	n/a	725
1992	3	915	0	0	n/a	n/a	918
1993	2	1135	0	0	n/a	n/a	1137
1994	1	1204	0	0	n/a	n/a	1205
1995	2	1117	1	0	n/a	n/a	1120
1996	2	1117	1	0	n/a	n/a	1120
1997	3	1088	1	0	n/a	n/a	1092
1998	2	1053	1	0	n/a	n/a	1056
1999	0	950	0	0	n/a	n/a	950
2000	0	946	0	0	n/a	n/a	946
2001	0	1007	0	0	n/a	n/a	1007
2002	1	937	0	0	n/a	n/a	938
2003	1	937	0	0	n/a	n/a	938
2004	1	988	0	0	n/a	n/a	989
2005	1	915	0	0	n/a	n/a	916
2006	0	871	0	0	n/a	n/a	871
2007	0	872	0	0	n/a	n/a	872
2008	0	868	0	0	n/a	n/a	868
2009	0	811	0	0	0	0	811
2010	2	810	0	0	0	0	812
2011	0	783	0	0	0	0	783
2012	0	751	0	1	0	0	752
2013	2	885	0	3	0	0	890
2014	2	807	0	1	0	0	810
2015	1	812	0	0	0	1	814
2016	1	782	0	1	0	0	784
2017	0	714	0	3	0	0	717
2018	2	654	0	3	0	0	659
2019	0	636	0	3	0	0	639
2020	1	602	0	3	0	0	606
2021	1	561	0	2	0	0	564
2022	1	560	0	4	0	1	566
2023	0	590	0	6	0	7	603
2024	2	855	0	2	0	4	863

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
2024	863	72.3	11.9	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
2024	863	72.3	11.9	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,792
2018	$10,809
2019	$12,080
2020	$12,573
2021	$12,748
2022	$14,169

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 232^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 204^th 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)	9.9	34.4	24.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Public School District)	15.9	48.3	32.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Lanier High School)	6.2	13.5	7.3%
End of Course English II (Jackson Public School District)	20.8	26.5	5.7%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	44	0.1%
End of Course Biology (Lanier High School)	7.6	20	12.4%
End of Course Biology (Jackson Public School District)	24.6	39.3	14.7%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Lanier High School)	31.6	64	32.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson Public School District)	32.9	55	22.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	639	603	5.6%
African American	636	590	7.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Lanier High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Lanier High School	Public	7-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	863	72	11.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	855 (99.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	6.5	221^st of 228 public high schools	3.1%		13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%	17	11.5	14.5	14.0	29.1	45.6	12.9	20.9	24.4	39.7	$14,169
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	732	55	13.3	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	706 (96.4%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.4	226^th of 228 public high schools	0.9%		9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%	14					21.2	20.1		32.5	31.2	$13,663
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,279	66	19.3	100.0%	23 (1.8%)	1,205 (94.2%)	29 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	26.4	169^th of 228 public high schools	25.9%		39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%	25					47.8	39.2		31.3	64.8	$11,435
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	876	68	12.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	857 (97.8%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20.6	185^th of 228 public high schools	18.9%		23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%	11					54.6	31.5		44.8	49.4	$13,591
French Elementary School	Public	7-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	590	42	14.1	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	546 (92.5%)	35 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2.8	228^th of 228 public high schools	0.0%		5.7	220^th of 226 public high schools	2.7%	8					19.3	15.0		24.6	37.7	$13,445
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Rd	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3535	955	59	16.1	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	910 (95.3%)	26 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	21.9	183^rd of 228 public high schools	19.7%		27.5	165^th of 226 public high schools	27.0%	18					46.5	23.4		53.2	57.6	$12,272
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	942	63	14.8	100.0%	9 (1.0%)	903 (95.9%)	22 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	8.7	215^th of 228 public high schools	5.7%		16.9	197^th of 226 public high schools	12.8%	18					34.9	23.2		30.6	49.2	$12,094
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier High School

What is the racial makeup of Lanier High School?

Students at Lanier High School are 99% African American.

What district is Lanier High School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Lanier High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 863 students attended Lanier High School.

What schools feed into 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

Is Lanier High School a good school?

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

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