For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 268 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 54% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lamar, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 (2026-27)
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%
Lamar, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Gr: PK-2
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Gr: 3-5
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 62% 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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