- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lanett Junior High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010198000760 · Lanett, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 21:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: W O Lance Elementary (564 students)
Lanett Junior High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lanett Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W O Lance Elem
W O Lance Elementary
564 students
- Lanett Senior
Lanett Senior High School
260 students
- This school 147
Lanett Junior High School
147 students
What this shows Lanett Junior High School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanett Junior High School compares
Lanett Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Lanett City reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.