For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 826 students in Lamar County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lamar County, GA is Lamar County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Lamar County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar County High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
154 Burnette Road
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Gr: PK-2 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lamar County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lamar County, GA include Lamar County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar County?
1 public high schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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