For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 992 students in Lamar, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lamar, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar, SC are Lamar High School, Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lamar, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Lamar-spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5232 Lamar Highway 401
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lamar, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lamar, SC include Lamar High School, Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lamar?
3 public schools are located in Lamar.
What percentage of students in Lamar go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lamar are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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