Lanier Senior High School

Lanier Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1756 S Court St,  Montgomery, AL
Montgomery County Schools
3.6
2.4
517 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Cheryl Rena Smith-fountain
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
420
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
16
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
81.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
58.3%
State Average
21.8%
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
463:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
95.1%
Hispanic
3.5%
White
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
Troy University 96 Students
Alabama State University 94 Students
Alabama A&M University 93 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 65 Students
Tuskegee University 63 Students
Auburn University 58 Students
The University of Alabama 56 Students
Jacksonville State University 43 Students
University of South Alabama 39 Students
Auburn University at Montgomery 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 23 Students
Business 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 87 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/31/2020
Lanier is a very diverse high school and you meet many kinds of people. Also, there are over 20+ clubs and activities at Lanier Senior High School. The Poets had an amazing football season this year, finishing the regular season 11-1. There are other sports such as, ...
4.0 Senior
1/20/2019
The principal of the school really tries his best to motivate the students and faculty but the condition of the actual building is terrible.
3.0 Senior
11/23/2017
I like the way it is mabye one or two teachers I could talk to. The favoritism is the one thing that needs to change.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/13/2025
This is a great school to be at
1.0 other
9/7/2013
This school is terrible. In my first week of school my cell phone was stolen and the. My other almost got stolen. On the first day two fights uproared. Many kids have failed therewith is a 19 year old Sti in the eleventh grade. It is ashame and I am ashamed to say I go there
1.0 parent
8/30/2007
2.0 other
8/25/2007

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Lanier Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Montgomery, AL and is served by the Montgomery County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 517 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Lanier Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 18. Learn more about what Montgomery has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lanier Senior High School.

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