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Lanier County

Georgia · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Lanier County (Georgia) totals 4 K-12 campuses and roughly 1,652 students. Median household income is around $47,186. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lanier County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,652
-83 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 63%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
25%
was 25%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,652
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,186
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
850 students
Middle
1
324 students
High
1
478 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lanier County Public Schools
1,652 students · 1 district in Lanier County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lanier County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
24%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
11%
Black
25%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
37
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Lanier County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Lanier County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lanier County Elementary SchoolLakelandElementaryPK-05850·
Lanier County High SchoolLakelandHigh09-12478·
Lanier County Middle SchoolLakelandMiddle06-08324·
Lanier County Primary SchoolLakelandCombinedM-M··

Cities in Lanier County

Lakeland4 schools

About Lanier County

Lanier County is a compact Georgia county of about 10,221 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,652 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,186, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 21%. That income level is 25% lower than the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Lanier County is made up of 1 elementary school (850 students), 1 middle school (324), 1 high school (478), and 1 combined or other schools.

Lanier County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,652 students across Lanier County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,652 students, declined 5% from the 1,735 reported in SY 2017-18. Lanier County now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 63% to 56%.

On allk12, the community for Lanier County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lanier County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Lanier County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,652.
How many high schools are in Lanier County?
Lanier County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 478 students.
How many middle schools are in Lanier County?
Lanier County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 324 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lanier County?
Lanier County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 850 students.
What is the largest school district in Lanier County?
Lanier County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lanier County, serving approximately 1,652 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lanier County?
Lanier County, Georgia has a population of approximately 10,221, with a median age of 37. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lanier County?
Median household income in Lanier County is $47,186, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lanier County?
Approximately 19.3% of adults 25 and older in Lanier County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lanier County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.1% of students in Lanier County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lanier County schools?
Across Lanier County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data