For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 473 students in Lakeland, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Lakeland, GA is Lanier County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeland, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Lakeland, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanier County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lakeland, GA (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
Lakeland, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Grades: PK-2
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lakeland, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lakeland, GA include Lanier County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lakeland?
1 public high schools are located in Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland?
Lakeland public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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