Lanier County Middle School
Lanier County Middle School serves 378 students in grades 6-8.
Lanier County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lanier County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lanier County Middle School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lanier County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lanier County Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1168 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 31% | 37% |
| White | 61% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lanier County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lanier County Middle School is Lanier County High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pine Grove Middle School (11.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lanier County Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Lanier County High School Math: 36% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 428 students10
0.0 miles
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868 0 9-12 428 - Lakeland Lanier County Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 448 students10
0.2 miles
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870 0.2 3-5 448 - Lakeland Lanier County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 481 students
0.2 miles
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580 0.2 PK-2 481 - Valdosta Pine Grove Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
11.9 miles
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234 11.9 6-8 764 - Valdosta Pine Grove Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
12.6 miles
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297 12.6 PK-5 777
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