Lanett Junior High School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, declining from #920 in 2019 to #1194 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment remained steady at around 148 students in grades 7–8, with minority enrollment at 95% and 95% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting high socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 8 teachers serving 148 students in the 2023 school year.
Science proficiency in recent years was between 6–9%, lower than the state average, showing consistently weak performance across core subjects.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanett Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 6.2 square miles in Lanett, AL. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanett Junior High School's student population of 147 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lanett Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanett Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanett Junior High School's ranking?
Lanett Junior High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lanett Junior High School often compared to?
Lanett Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W O Lance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lanett Junior High School?
147 students attend Lanett Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lanett Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanett Junior High School?
Lanett Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanett Junior High School offer ?
Lanett Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanett Junior High School part of?
Lanett Junior High School is part of Lanett City School District.
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