Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Lamar County Middle 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% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lamar County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Barnesville, GA, encompassing approximately 185.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone’s edge and a maximum distance of 13.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar County Middle School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamar County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar County Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
31%
36%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar County Middle School's ranking?
Lamar County Middle School is ranked #1332 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar County Middle School often compared to?
Lamar County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lamar County Middle School?
633 students attend Lamar County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lamar County Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar County Middle School?
Lamar County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Middle School offer ?
Lamar County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar County Middle School part of?
Lamar County Middle School is part of Lamar County School District.
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