For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 473 students in Lanier County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lanier County, GA is Lanier County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanier County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lanier County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Lanier County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lanier County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lanier County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Lanier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lanier County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lanier County, GA include Lanier County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lanier County?
1 public high schools are located in Lanier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier County?
Lanier County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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