Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Lanier College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanier College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lanier College And Career Academy's student population of 171 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lanier College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier College And Career Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
19%
Black
5%
36%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier College And Career Academy's ranking?
Lanier College And Career Academy is ranked #1924 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Lanier College And Career Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lanier College And Career Academy?
171 students attend Lanier College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lanier College And Career Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier College And Career Academy?
Lanier College And Career Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanier College And Career Academy offer ?
Lanier College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lanier College And Career Academy part of?
Lanier College And Career Academy is part of Hall County School District.
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