Lanier High School
833 W Maple Street, Jackson, Mississippi | (601) 960-5369
(601) 960-5369
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Overview of Lanier High School
Lanier High School is ranked 142-229th within Mississippi. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lanier High School is 86%. The total minority enrollment is 100%, and 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. Lanier High School is 1 of 7 high schools in the Jackson Public School District.
Lanier High School 2024 Rankings
Lanier High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
All Rankings
SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
86%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
2%Mathematics Proficiency
34%Reading Proficiency
14%Science Proficiency
11%Graduation Rate
84%
Exclusive Webinar
AO Advice: How Your High School is Evaluated in the College Admissions Process
Get the inside scoop on how colleges assess your high school and its course rigor. Featuring a former Admissions Officer, you'll gain crucial insights and actionable strategies during this 60-min webinar.
Register NowHigh grades and scores aren't enough to stand out to top colleges. Get 1:1 support building a comprehensive admissions strategy with a CollegeAdvisor Admissions Expert.
Powered By
Students/Teachers at Lanier High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
592
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
100.0%
Minority Enrollment
100.0%
Minority Enrollment
97.8%
Black
1.2%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Hispanic
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native and White are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
100%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
100%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
0%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
47
Starting to think about college?
Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking to build a list of schools personalized for you.
Test Scores at Lanier High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Mississippi administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
34
43
60
14
24
40
11
25
60
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program
3.1%
Mississippi Academic Assessment Program Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Below Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
34.6%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-17.8%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
69.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
86%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
2%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
2%
Exam Pass Rate
1%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
84% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Mid-size City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
7
Total Students
6,133
College Readiness (district average)
13.3
Proficient in Reading (district average)
24%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
43%
Proficient in Science (district average)
25%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
All District Schools »
School Location
833 W Maple Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39203
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#142-229 in Mississippi High Schools
Nearby Schools
Ranked School
Unranked School
Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
My Fit Score
Looking for your perfect college?
Enter your preferences and profile information, and we'll show you a personalized ranking of which colleges are the best fit for you. Try it now
Best High Schools in Mississippi
Nearby Schools
Read More
