For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 247 students in Lamar, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Lamar, SC is Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lamar, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Lamar, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamar, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar, SC include Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar?
1 public high schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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