Best Lamar Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 374 students in Lamar, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Lamar, MO is Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lamar, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lamar, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lamar, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lamar, MO include Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar?
2 public high schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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