Lamar High School vs. Darlington High School
Should I attend Lamar High School or Darlington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Darlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Darlington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
267 students
1,089 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#227 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
73%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
89
374
Grade 10 Students
61
263
Grade 11 Students
75
230
Grade 12 Students
42
222
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
49%
59%
% White
36%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%