For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,683 students in Lanier County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lanier County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lanier County, GA are Lanier County High School, Lanier County Elementary School and Lanier County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanier County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lanier County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lanier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier County High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Lanier County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Lanier County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Lanier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Grades: PK-2
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lanier County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Lanier County, GA include Lanier County High School, Lanier County Elementary School and Lanier County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lanier County?
3 public schools are located in Lanier County.
What percentage of students in Lanier County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lanier County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier County?
Lanier County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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