Serving 1,369 students in grades 6-8, Lanier Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanier Middle School serves the northern part of Buford, GA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lanier Middle School's student population of 1,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lanier Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier Middle School's ranking?
Lanier Middle School is ranked #314 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lanier Middle School?
1,369 students attend Lanier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lanier Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanier Middle School?
Lanier Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanier Middle School offer ?
Lanier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanier Middle School part of?
Lanier Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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