Lanier County School District
School District · Lakeland, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Lanier County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lanier County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lanier County Elementary School
Lakeland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lanier County High School
Lakeland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lanier County Middle School
Lakeland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#32 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,284
$844 vs Georgia median
District size
1,683 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Lanier County ranks #32 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Lanier County's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lanier County Elementary School (7.8/10), Lanier County High School (7.6/10), and Lanier County Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lanier County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lanier County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanier County Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lanier County High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lanier County Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lanier County
Lanier County is a Lakeland, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,683 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,284 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Lanier County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lanier County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lanier County students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lanier County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lanier County with test data.
Schools in Lanier County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Lakeland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,683
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lanier County?
Lanier County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lanier County?
The average composite rating for Lanier County is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lanier County?
Lanier County spends $13,284 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lanier County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lanier County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lanier County?
Lanier County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lanier County with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lanier County?
Across schools in Lanier County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lanier County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Lanier County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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