Josey High School vs. Laney High School
Should you attend Josey High School or Laney High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Josey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Laney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, Josey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Laney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
625 students
736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2189 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2143 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
217
221
Grade 10 Students
173
189
Grade 11 Students
140
186
Grade 12 Students
95
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
83%
92%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%