Very Good
#773 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 34% in state
Lanier High School
High School · Gwinnett County · Sugar Hill, GA
A Gwinnett County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
918 Buford Hwy, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
- Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lanier High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lanier High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,339
Median home value
$367,000
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Suwanee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Sugar Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Faith Academy -bufordPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| North Gwinnett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 3,067 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #74 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lanier High School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lanier High School
Lanier High School is a public high school in Sugar Hill, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lanier High School
What grades does Lanier High School serve?
Lanier High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lanier High School?
Lanier High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,861 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lanier High School rank in GA?
Lanier High School ranks #773 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lanier High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lanier High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lanier High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanier High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Lanier High School a charter school?
No, Lanier High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lanier High School a Title I school?
No, Lanier High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lanier High School?
45.8% of students at Lanier High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (678) 765-4040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30518)
- 56,309
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30518; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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