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Lanier High School

833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, Lanier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lanier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lanier High School's student population of 603 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lanier High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#658 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lanier High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lanier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lanier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lanier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lanier High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lanier High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lanier High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lanier High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Lanier High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lanier High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lanier High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lanier High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier High School's ranking?
Lanier High School is ranked #658 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lanier High School often compared to?
Lanier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Callaway High School, Murrah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier High School?
The graduation rate of Lanier High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lanier High School?
603 students attend Lanier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lanier High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier High School?
Lanier High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lanier High School offer ?
Lanier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lanier High School part of?
Lanier High School is part of Jackson Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lanier High School located?
Lanier High School is located in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 4 other public schools located in Belhaven.

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5   6/20/2014
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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