Total enrollment
1,652
-57 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Lanier County
Georgia · 1,652 students · 1 city
Of the 4 public K-12 schools run by Lanier County, combined student count is roughly 1,652, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Lanier County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lanier County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.4% | #46 of 160 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,652 | #134 of 172 | #5,098 of 9,210 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #149 of 172 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #136 of 172 | #5,375 of 9,019 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.1% | #25 of 172 | #292 of 8,151 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.6% | #56 of 160 | #1,572 of 6,848 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier County Elementary School | Lakeland | Elementary | PK-05 | 850 |
| Lanier County High School | Lakeland | High | 09-12 | 478 |
| Lanier County Middle School | Lakeland | Middle | 06-08 | 324 |
| Lanier County Primary School | Lakeland | Combined | M-M | · |
About Lanier County
Lanier County is a thinly populated Georgia school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 1,652.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lanier County consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Lanier County is about 413, below the Georgia average of roughly 748.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lanier County has declined 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,709 students to 1,652. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Lanier County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.