Laney High School

1339 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901

736 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Laney High School, located on Laney Walker Boulevard in Augusta, Georgia, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Named in honor of Lucy Craft Laney—a pioneering educator and a champion of equal rights who founded the first school for Black children in Augusta—the high school carries forward a legacy of academic excellence, advocacy, and civic leadership. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the Augusta area and remains an integral part of the Richmond County School System.

Today, Laney High School offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Beyond its academic mission, the school is well-regarded for its strong athletic programs and its commitment to fostering school spirit and community pride. By upholding the values of its namesake, Laney High continues to empower its students to succeed in higher education and the workforce while encouraging them to be active, engaged citizens in their community.

736

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laney High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	26
Black	678
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Black
678 (92.1%)
Hispanic
26 (3.5%)
White
18 (2.4%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)823-6900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
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 9 221

Grade 10 189

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laney High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	221
Grade 10	189
Grade 11	186
Grade 12	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laney High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	51.9%
Male	354	48.1%

High School 9th - 12th