- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Hill, GA
Lanier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255003738
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Sugar Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Lanier Middle School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 92.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 130255003738 · Sugar Hill, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,369 enr · 15.4:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Lanier Middle School held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 92.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lanier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,369
Lanier Middle School
1,369 students
What this shows Lanier Middle School reports 1,369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier Middle School compares
Lanier Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 20.2%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Lanier Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Sugar Hill
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier Middle School
How many students attend Lanier Middle School?
Lanier Middle School has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,349 (2022-23) → 1,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier Middle School?
34.5% of students at Lanier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lanier Middle School is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Sugar Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier Middle School?
Lanier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sugar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, 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 Sugar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Lanier Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.