Lanier High School

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Lanier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
833 Maple St,  Jackson, MS
Jackson Public School District
3.7
5.0
895 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Mcdonald
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
730
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.11
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.11
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
730
Math
360
Verbal
360
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
20.9%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
98.3%
Hispanic
<1%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jackson State University 146 Students
Mississippi State University 143 Students
Hinds Community College 120 Students
Alcorn State University 108 Students
University of Mississippi 88 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 88 Students
Tougaloo College 49 Students
Belhaven University 46 Students
Millsaps College 46 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Small Business Management 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 48 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/8/2025
My experience at Lanier High School is okay. I would like to see more activities for students especially Seniors.
5.0 Senior
12/14/2023
I love the alumnus atmosphere at Lanier. The school is filled with the love and support of it's alumni and has a very positive, energetic, and welcoming aura.
5.0 Senior
12/2/2019
I loved the way the teachers teach, they teach in a way where everyone could understand. Most of the people in my family graduation from this school , this school makes us the person we are and what we become.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
2/2/2017
Lanier High School is more than a school, it's a community. Parents, community, and alumni frequently support the school with various endeavors. Majority of the teaching staff focus on developing the "whole child" which is critical to the educational, psychological, and emotional development of a st...
5.0 student
3/1/2009
5.0 student
5/1/2007
5.0 teacher
11/1/2006

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Lanier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, MS and is served by the Jackson Public School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 895 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Lanier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.11, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 730 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $65,542. Discover additional schools in the area, like Provine High School, Jim Hill High School, Murrah High School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lanier High School.

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