- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MS
Lanier High School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280219000396
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+260 students YoY
Lanier High School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+43.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+260 students YoY 280219000396 · Jackson, MS High · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 19.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Lanier High School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+43.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lanier High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- This school
Lanier High School
895 students
- Provine High S
Provine High School
791 students
What this shows Lanier High School reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier High School compares
Lanier High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 98.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Lanier High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Provine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~895 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier High School
How many students attend Lanier High School?
Lanier High School has 895 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), up 260.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier High School is 19.5:1, which is 47% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier High School?
100.0% of students at Lanier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier High School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier High School is African American at 98.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier High School?
Lanier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Lanier High School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.