Total enrollment
2,872
+167 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Lamar County
Georgia · 2,872 students · 1 city
Across the district, Lamar County runs 4 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 2,872 Georgia students (about 718 per school).
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 districts| Measure | This district | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,872 | #107 of 172 | #3,364 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #128 of 172 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #168 of 172 | #6,638 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 96.7% | #47 of 172 | #483 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.0% | #91 of 160 | #2,193 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
Inside Lamar County
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,692 to 2,872 students (up 7%) and from 167 to 176 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Lamar County
As a thinly populated district in Georgia, Lamar County enrolls 2,872 students across 4 schools.
In terms of grade levels, Lamar County is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,872 students, increased 6% from the 2,705 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Lamar County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.