Lamar County High School is a public high school located in Barnesville, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which serves Lamar County.
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Lamar County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar County High School's student population of 826 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Lamar County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
32%
36%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar County High School's ranking?
Lamar County High School is ranked #1301 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar County High School often compared to?
Lamar County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar County High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar County High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lamar County High School?
826 students attend Lamar County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lamar County High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar County High School?
Lamar County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County High School offer ?
Lamar County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar County High School part of?
Lamar County High School is part of Lamar County School District.
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