Best Lakeland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Lakeland, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanier County High School, with 85-89% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Lakeland, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

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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