- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010198000759
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lanett · Resource Index
- 30
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Lanett Senior High School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 010198000759 · Lanett, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 17.3:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: W O Lance Elementary (564 students)
Lanett Senior High School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lanett Senior 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
- This school
Lanett Senior High School
260 students
- Lanett Junior 147
Lanett Junior High School
147 students
What this shows Lanett Senior High School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanett Senior High School compares
Lanett Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lanett City reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 26.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.