For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,773 students in Barnesville, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA are Lamar County Elementary School, Lamar County High School and Lamar County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barnesville, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Roberta Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Grades: 3-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: n/an/a
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 738 students
Barnesville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Burnette Road
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA include Lamar County Elementary School, Lamar County High School and Lamar County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barnesville, GA?
4 public schools are located in Barnesville, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville, GA?
Barnesville, GA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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