Lanier County High School
| Lanier County High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
52 West Patten Avenue , 31635-6839 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°02′16″N 83°04′37″W / 31.037650°N 83.076987°W[1] |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Lanier County School District |
| Principal | Matthew Weaver |
| Teaching staff | 32.50 FTE[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 473 (2023-2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.55[2] |
| Hours in school day | 7:30 am - 2:50 pm |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | GHSA Class A Region 2 |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Team name | Lanier County Bulldogs |
| Website | http://www.lanier.k12.ga.us/ |
Lanier County High School is an American public four-year secondary educational institution located in Lakeland, Georgia. It is the sole high school in the Lanier County School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12 and aged 12-18 locally. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, the school has an enrollment of approximately 500 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.55:1. The school's primary LMS is via PowerSchool SIS for both educators and students. Its local feeder school is Lanier County Middle School.
History
Lanier County was established on August 7, 1920 and Lanier County High School was likely established around the same time.
Academics and student body
The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, and special education services. Its goal is to prepare students equally for post-secondary education and work.
The student body comprises several groups: 59.5% White, 26% Black, 8.5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.9% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 4.8% identifying as two or more races.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of students have achieved proficiency in mathematics, 51% in reading, and 47% in science. The school has a graduation rate of 92%.
Athletics
Lanier County High School's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. The school competes in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).
Lanier County High School has won state championships in the following sports:
- Baseball (2024)[3]
- Softball (2023)[4]
- Track and field (1966, 1993)
- Boys' basketball (1955)
References
- ^ "Free US Geocoder". Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Lanier County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ WALB Sports Team (May 21, 2024). "Lanier County wins programs first baseball state championship". WALB News 10. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Wicker, Sydney (May 28, 2023). "Lanier County softball wins first state championship in schools history". WALB News 10. Retrieved August 1, 2024.