For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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