- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Lanier County Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130324002402 · Lakeland, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lanier County Elementary School (850 students)
Lanier County Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lanier County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lanier County
Lanier County Elementary School
850 students
- Lanier County
Lanier County Primary School
498 students
- Lanier County
Lanier County High School
478 students
- This school 324
Lanier County Middle School
324 students
What this shows Lanier County Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier County Middle School compares
Lanier County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Lanier County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~324 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.