At a glance
Reported students
895
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Jackson. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Jackson Public Schools. NCES reports 895 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lanier Junior/Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black98.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jackson Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jim Hill High School
High · Grades 09–12
975 reported students
Callaway High School
High · Grades 09–13
994 reported students
Provine High School
High · Grades 09–13
791 reported students
Forest Hill High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,139 reported students
Murrah High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,259 reported students
Career Development Center
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provine High School High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 791 | 1.5 mi |
| Career Development Center High · Jackson Public Schools | 08–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Murrah High School High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 1,259 | 2 mi |
| Jim Hill High School High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–12 | 975 | 2.1 mi |
| Callaway High School High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 994 | 5 mi |
| Forest Hill High School High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–13 | 1,139 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lanier Junior/Senior High School
What grades does Lanier Junior/Senior High School serve?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jackson Public Schools.
How many students attend Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School reported 895 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 567 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 895 students and 81.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lanier Junior/Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jackson Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lanier Junior/Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lanier Junior/Senior High School in?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is part of Jackson Public Schools, based in Jackson, MS, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Provine High School (1.5 mi), Career Development Center (1.5 mi), Murrah High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.