For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,683 students in Lanier County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Lanier County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
1,683 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lanier County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
456 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
27%
36%
# White Students
958 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
57%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
119
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,832 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,728
$14,234
Spending / Student
$12,832
$13,365
Best Lanier County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Lanier County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Lanier County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lanier County School District?
Lanier County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,683 students.
What is the rank of Lanier County School District?
Lanier County School District is ranked #77 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier County School District?
57% of Lanier County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lanier County School District?
Lanier County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Lanier County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,832 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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