Enrollment
324
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeland, GA
Lanier County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130324002402
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lakeland, GA.
School address
District: Lanier County · Georgia
NCES ID 130324002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanier County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanier County Middle School
Lanier County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Lakeland, Georgia, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% 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: 108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 324 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion 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 Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lanier County Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,294
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.5%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Lanier County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lanier County, which includes Lanier County Middle 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 Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier County Middle 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
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lanier County Middle School
How many students attend Lanier County Middle School?
Lanier County Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Middle School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower 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 Lanier County Middle School?
86.2% of students at Lanier County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier County Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier County Middle School?
Lanier County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lanier County Middle School rank among public schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Lanier County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Middle School, Lanier County also operates Lanier County Elementary School (850 students), Lanier County Primary School (498 students), and Lanier County High School (478 students). See the Lanier County district page for the complete list.
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