Lamar High School vs. Golden City High School
Should I attend Lamar High School or Golden City 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
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Top Rankings
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Golden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Golden City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
398 students
89 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1367 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
113
17
Grade 10 Students
85
18
Grade 11 Students
102
17
Grade 12 Students
98
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
22%