Total enrollment
2,872
+167 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Lamar County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lamar County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,872 | #98 of 137 | #1,893 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #115 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #135 of 137 | #2,145 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 96.7% | #39 of 137 | #174 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.0% | #81 of 137 | #793 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
19,571
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,872
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Lamar County Middle School· 35.7%
- Lamar County Elementary School· 23.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County High School | Barnesville | High | 09-12 | 831 | · |
| Lamar County Primary School | Barnesville | Elementary | PK-02 | 746 | · |
| Lamar County Elementary School | Barnesville | Elementary | 03-05 | 662 | · |
| Lamar County Middle School | Barnesville | Middle | 06-08 | 633 | · |
Cities in Lamar County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lamar County has grew 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,705 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data