Enrollment
260
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lanett, AL
Lanett Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lanett Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010198000759
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanett Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lanett · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanett Senior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanett Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lanett, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanett Senior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanett Senior High School
Lanett Senior High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Lanett, Alabama, enrolling 260 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% 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: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 260 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lanett City also operates W O Lance Elementary (564 students) and Lanett Junior High School (147 students) alongside Lanett Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Lanett Senior 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 61% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
56
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 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 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Lanett Senior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lanett City, which includes Lanett Senior 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W O Lance Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanett Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanett Senior 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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lanett Senior High School
How many students attend Lanett Senior High School?
Lanett Senior High School has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lanett, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanett Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanett Senior High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanett Senior High School?
94.5% of students at Lanett Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanett Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lanett Senior High School is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Lanett, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanett Senior High School?
Lanett Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanett Senior High School rank among public schools in Lanett?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanett Senior High School ranks #3 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 Senior High School a good school?
Lanett Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Senior High School, Lanett City also operates W O Lance Elementary (564 students) and Lanett Junior High School (147 students). See the Lanett City district page for the complete list.
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