Total enrollment
1,652
-83 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Lanier County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School 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
| 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 campuses 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lanier County has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,735 students to 1,652. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 63% to 56%.
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.