Enrollment
147
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lanett, AL
Lanett Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lanett Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010198000760
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanett Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lanett · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanett Junior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanett Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lanett, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanett Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanett Junior High School
Lanett Junior High School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Lanett, Alabama, enrolling 147 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.5% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 147 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 147 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lanett City also operates W O Lance Elementary (564 students) and Lanett Senior High School (260 students) alongside Lanett Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lanett Junior High School compares
Lanett Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 62% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Lanett Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lanett City, which includes Lanett Junior High School.
$11,507
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 49.7%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lanett Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W O Lance Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanett Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanett Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lanett Junior High School
How many students attend Lanett Junior High School?
Lanett Junior High School has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lanett, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanett Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanett Junior High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanett Junior High School?
95.5% of students at Lanett Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanett Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lanett Junior High School is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Lanett, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanett Junior High School?
Lanett Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanett Junior High School rank among public schools in Lanett?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanett Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lanett, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lanett on the city page.
Is Lanett Junior High School a good school?
Lanett Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lanett City?
Besides Lanett Junior High School, Lanett City also operates W O Lance Elementary (564 students) and Lanett Senior High School (260 students). See the Lanett City district page for the complete list.
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