For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 373 students in Lakeland, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Lakeland, GA is Lanier County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeland, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakeland, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 middle schools in Lakeland, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lakeland, GA include Lanier County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeland?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland?
Lakeland public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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