For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 324 students in Lakeland, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lakeland, GA is Lanier County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeland, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakeland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lakeland, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeland, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakeland, GA include Lanier County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakeland?
1 public middle schools are located in Lakeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland?
Lakeland public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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