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Lanier Middle School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 6482 Suwanee Dam Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518.0

(770)945-8419

10/10
#44
Rank 44 out of 462
Top 9%
English Language Arts9/10 · #58 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #63 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Lanier Middle School sits in Sugar Hill, one of those fast-growing Gwinnett communities where newer subdivisions meet a surprisingly tight-knit neighborhood feel — close enough to Lake Lanier to make weekends genuinely enjoyable. The school consistently ranks among Georgia's top middle schools, with strong English and math scores that reflect a student body and staff both invested in real academic growth. Families who prioritize a rigorous but community-grounded middle school experience, and who want to plant roots in a part of metro Atlanta that still has some breathing room, tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

1,375 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
440 (32%)
Hispanic
409 (30%)
African American
271 (20%)
Asian
165 (12%)
Multiple Races
86 (6%)
Other
4 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners151 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged733 (53%)
Students with Disabilities247 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,761
Enrollment
96
Teachers (FTE)
28.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #110 · 76th percentile

41 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.