Lanier County High School vs Metter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier County High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Metter High School
Metter · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students
| Measure | Lanier County High School Lakeland, Georgia | Metter High School Metter, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 431 | #282 of 431 |
| National rank | #14182 of 16,910 | #14185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Lakeland | Metter |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.0 vs 26.0).
- •Metter High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Metter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 96.9%).
- •Lanier County High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •Metter High School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 478.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lanier County High School better than Metter High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lanier County High School and Metter High School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Metter in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier County High School: 478. Metter High School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier County High School and Metter High School rank in Georgia?
Lanier County High School is 281st of 431 and Metter High School is 282nd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).