What grades does Lanier County Middle School serve?

Lanier County Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lakeland area.

Where is Lanier County Middle School located?

Lanier County Middle School is a rural school in Lakeland, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lanier County Middle School is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lakeland, GA?

Schools in Lakeland include Lanier County Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lakeland area.

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Lanier County Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Lakeland, GA 31635

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

373

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Lanier County

Econ. Disadvantaged

67.8%

Phone

(229)482-8247

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

41%

59th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

27%

37th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

5.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

29 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

445

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

30.03

85% fully certified

Counselors

1.11

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,284

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,577

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,096

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 54%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$218,910

+2.4% 1yr+43.8% 5yr

Valdosta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

45.0%

Below 150% poverty line

2.3%

Unemployment rate

16.5%

Uninsured residents

13.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

235

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

230

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

62%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

67 (29%)

Other Health Impairment

46 (20%)

Autism

32 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

23 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

23 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

324

Current enrollment

Declining(-19% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Lanier County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Lanier County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Lanier County Schools	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter Holiday Break Winter Holiday Break - Lanier County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Lanier County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Lanier County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Lanier County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Lanier County Schools	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Lanier County Schools	Event	—