Lanett Junior High School

155 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lanett Junior High School, located at 1301 South 8th Avenue in Lanett, Alabama, serves as a key academic institution within the Lanett City School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the educational gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescent students. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor they will encounter at the secondary level while emphasizing personal growth and character development.

As a component of the Lanett City Schools system, the junior high places a strong emphasis on core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to achieve their full potential through effective instruction, community engagement, and a commitment to academic excellence. By leveraging resources within the district, Lanett Junior High works to ensure that all students have access to the foundational skills necessary for future success in both their educational and professional endeavors.

155

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanett Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	40
Black	102
Two or More	3

Black
102 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (25.8 %)
White
10 (6.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lanett City
Phone:	(334)644-5950
Website:	http://lanettcityschools.org/sljhs.htm
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 79