Lanier Junior Senior High School, formerly W. H. Lanier High School, is a public middle and high school located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Jackson Public School District. The current principal is Valerie Bradley.
Serving 895 students in grades 7-12, Lanier Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanier Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lanier Junior/senior High School's student population of 895 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Motto
'We develop scholars through world-class learning experiences to attain an exceptional knowledge base, critical and relevant skill sets, and the necessary dispositions for great success.'
School Rankings
Lanier Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier Junior/senior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
98%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanier Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Lanier Junior/senior High School is ranked #719 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lanier Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Lanier Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Callaway High School, Murrah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lanier Junior/senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lanier Junior/senior High School?
895 students attend Lanier Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lanier Junior/senior High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanier Junior/senior High School?
Lanier Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanier Junior/senior High School offer ?
Lanier Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanier Junior/senior High School part of?
Lanier Junior/senior High School is part of Jackson School District.
In what neighborhood is Lanier Junior/senior High School located?
Lanier Junior/senior High School is located in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 4 other public schools located in Belhaven.
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