Lamar County Primary School serves 746 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Attendance Zone: Lamar County Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Barnesville, GA, encompassing approximately 185.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar County Primary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning today to succeed tomorrow!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lamar County Primary School is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
30%
36%
White
58%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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?
746 students attend Lamar County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lamar County Primary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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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