Enrollment
1,369
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanier Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lanier Middle School
Lanier Middle School is a large middle school in Sugar Hill, Georgia, enrolling 1,369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,369 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sugar Hill's middle schools, it stands alongside North Gwinnett Middle School (2,360 students): Lanier Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Lanier 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 Middle School compares
Lanier 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,113
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Lanier Middle School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~1,369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lanier Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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