Lanier County High School

Lanier County High School
Address
52 West Patten Avenue Lakeland , Georgia 31635-6839 United States
Coordinates	31°02′16″N83°04′37″W / 31.037650°N 83.076987°W / 31.037650; -83.076987 [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
Telephone	[phone]
Fax	[phone]
Website	http://www.lanier.k12.ga.us/

Lanier County High School is an American public, four-year secondary education institution located in Lakeland, Georgia. It is the sole high school in the Lanier County School District and serves locally grades 9 through 12 and students aged 12-18. 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 schools' primary LMS is via PowerSchool SIS for both educators and students. Its local feeder school is Lanier County middle school.

History

Lanier County itself was established on August 7, 1920 and Lanier Country High School was likely established around the same time.

Academics and Study Body

The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, and special education services. It aims to equally prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The student body is diverse, 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 boasts a graduation rate of 92%.

Extracurricular Activities and Athletics

Lanier County High School offers a standard range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, organizations, and athletic teams.

The school's athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. Lanier County High School competes in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Lanier County has won state championships in the following sports:

• Baseball (2024) ^[3]
• Softball (2023) ^[4]
• Track & Field (1966, 1993)
• Boys Basketball (1955)

References

1. "Free US Geocoder". Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
2. "Lanier County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
3. WALB Sports Team (May 21, 2024). "Lanier County wins programs first baseball state championship". WALB News 10. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
4. Wicker, Sydney (May 28, 2023). "Lanier County softball wins first state championship in schools history". WALB News 10. Retrieved August 1, 2024.