Lamar County Primary School

154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lamar County Primary School serves 821 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lamar County Primary School's student population of 821 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Motto
Learning today to succeed tomorrow!

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lamar County Primary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
30%
36%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lamar County Primary School often compared to?
Lamar County Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Primary School, Upson-lee Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lamar County Primary School?
821 students attend Lamar County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lamar County Primary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar County Primary School?
Lamar County Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County Primary School offer ?
Lamar County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar County Primary School part of?
Lamar County Primary School is part of Lamar County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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