Serving 517 students in grades 10-12, Lanier Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 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)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Lanier Senior High School's ranking?
Lanier Senior High School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lanier Senior High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lanier Senior High School?
517 students attend Lanier Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lanier Senior High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanier Senior High School?
Lanier Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanier Senior High School offer ?
Lanier Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanier Senior High School part of?
Lanier Senior High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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