Lamar County High School is a public high school located in Barnesville, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which serves Lamar County.
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Lamar County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar County High School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamar County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
34%
36%
White
56%
34%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar County High School's ranking?
Lamar County High School is ranked #1415 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar County High School often compared to?
Lamar County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar County High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar County High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lamar County High School?
831 students attend Lamar County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lamar County High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar County High School?
Lamar County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar County High School offer ?
Lamar County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar County High School part of?
Lamar County High School is part of Lamar County School District.
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