- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Lanier Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lanier Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001036
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier Senior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier Senior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Senior High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-281 students YoY
Lanier Senior High School shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-35.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-281 students YoY 010243001036 · Montgomery, AL High · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 16.3:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Lanier Senior High School shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-35.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lanier Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Lanier Senior High School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier Senior High School compares
Lanier Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.1%
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
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson Davis High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Carver Senior High School
Standard public school
1,553 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Park Crossing High School
Standard public school
882 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier Senior High School
How many students attend Lanier Senior High School?
Lanier Senior High School has 798 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 281.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier Senior High School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Senior High School?
87.1% of students at Lanier Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier Senior High School?
Lanier Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Senior High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Lanier Senior High School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.