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Lamar County

Georgia · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools operate inside Lamar County, with roughly 2,872 students enrolled, an average of 718 per campus. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lamar County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,872
+180 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 60%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
31%
was 33%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,872
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,062
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,408 students
Middle
1
633 students
High
1
831 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lamar County Public Schools
2,872 students · 1 district in Lamar County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lamar County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
3%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
58%
Hispanic
5%
Black
31%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Lamar County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Lamar County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lamar County High SchoolBarnesvilleHigh09-12831·
Lamar County Primary SchoolBarnesvilleElementaryPK-02746·
Lamar County Elementary SchoolBarnesvilleElementary03-05662·
Lamar County Middle SchoolBarnesvilleMiddle06-08633·

Cities in Lamar County

Barnesville4 schools

About Lamar County

Lamar County is a rural-scale Georgia county of about 19,571 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 2,872 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,062 a year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 7% above the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Lamar County covers 2 elementary schools (1,408 students), 1 middle school (633), and 1 high school (831).

Lamar County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,872 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lamar County has grew 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,692 students to 2,872.

On this page, the community for Lamar County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,872 students.
How many high schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 831 students.
How many middle schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 633 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,408 students.
What is the largest school district in Lamar County?
Lamar County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lamar County, serving approximately 2,872 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Lamar County?
Lamar County has roughly 19,571 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lamar County?
Median household income in Lamar County is $67,062, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lamar County?
Approximately 19.2% of adults 25 and older in Lamar County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lamar County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.7% of students in Lamar County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lamar County schools?
Across Lamar County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data