Enrollment
478
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, GA
Lanier County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier County 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 130324002403
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier County High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA.
School address
District: Lanier County · Georgia
NCES ID 130324002403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanier County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanier County High School
Lanier County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lakeland, Georgia, enrolling 478 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 478 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lanier County also operates Lanier County Elementary School (850 students) and Lanier County Primary School (498 students) alongside Lanier County 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 Lanier County High School compares
Lanier County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 54.0%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Lanier County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lanier County, which includes Lanier County High School.
$12,294
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 22.1%
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 Lanier County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lanier County High School
How many students attend Lanier County High School?
Lanier County High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier County High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier County High School?
86.3% of students at Lanier County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier County High School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Lakeland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier County High School?
Lanier County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanier County High School rank among public schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakeland on the city page.
Is Lanier County High School a good school?
Lanier County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. 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 Lanier County?
Besides Lanier County High School, Lanier County also operates Lanier County Elementary School (850 students), Lanier County Primary School (498 students), and Lanier County Middle School (324 students). See the Lanier County district page for the complete list.
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