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 29%). 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 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lanier Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
61%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier Senior High School's ranking?
Lanier Senior High School is ranked #1240 out of 1,285 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 29% 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 61%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
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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