Lanier Middle School

Lanier Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
6482 Suwanee Dam Rd,  Buford, GA
Gwinnett County Public Schools
2.0
3.1
1,403 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bryce Fulcher
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
60%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
28.7%
State Average
15.6%
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
470:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
35.6%
Hispanic
29.9%
Black
19.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public MS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
2.0
3/17/2025
It could be that my experience with this school was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but even for the two years I attended Lanier Middle, I disliked it. Most of the teachers were rather bland and we were unable to decide our schedules, being randomly placed in classes against our will. The overall community was also rather weak, drama and constant fighting occurring. I found this middle school to be okay at best, but if I could go back and choose a different school to go to, I'd look elsewhere.
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3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 student
7/25/2025
There are many areas for students to learn and grow in different things such as sports, music, robotics, art, theater, and academics. They added volleyball and soccer this year for those interested and the celebrate student achievement. Every year there is an awards ceremony where you get many oppor...
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1.0 parent
6/14/2021
This school and the Gwinnet county school board are terrible. They had the parents commit to a Summer School Program for Kids and the time was supposed to be from 8:00pm to 2:00pm. Then they went ahead and changed and never asked anyone if it was okay. This morning I went to drop my son off a little...
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1.0 other
2/16/2021
This school is worse than Sugar Hill Elementary! The kids act all inappropriate, the assignments are a pain, some teachers aren’t making the lessons fun, and the lessons are useless. When will I ever use anything from social studies, math, or science? The kids are also very immature. All they do is...
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3.0 student
3/12/2018
It's an Ok education, and I really do like some teachers, however, the lack of a good school environment and some teachers who are, not very compassionate, make the experience not good for a school.
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Lanier Middle School

Lanier Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Buford, GA, in the Sugar Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Lanier Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $545,806. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs, Fideles Christian School, Friendship Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Buford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lanier Middle School.

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