Laney High School
Tel:
(706)823-6900
- Laney High School serves 589 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Laney High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laney High School's student population of 589 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laney High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laney High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1933 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 96% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laney High School is Johnson Magnet (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Johnson Magnet (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Johnson Magnet (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Johnson Magnet Grades: 6-12 | 703 students
0.0 miles
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6933 0.0 6-12 703 - Augusta Walker Traditional Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 818 students
0.3 miles
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6950 0.3 K-8 818 - Augusta Davidson Magnet School Grades: 6-12 | 807 students
0.6 miles
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6924 0.6 6-12 807 - Augusta Josey High School Grades: 9-12 | 604 students
1.2 miles
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)737-7360 1.2 9-12 604 - Augusta Craig-houghton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
1.3 miles
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)823-6946 1.3 PK-5 422
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