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4 schools in Lamar County

Georgia · 2,872 students · 1 city

Across the district, Lamar County runs 4 public K-12 campuses teaching roughly 2,872 Georgia students (about 718 per campus).

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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lamar County High SchoolBarnesvilleHigh09-12831
Lamar County Primary SchoolBarnesvilleElementaryPK-02746
Lamar County Elementary SchoolBarnesvilleElementary03-05662
Lamar County Middle SchoolBarnesvilleMiddle06-08633

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,872 students, increased 7% from the 2,692 reported in SY 2017-18.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lamar County?
Lamar County operates 4 public K-12 schools in Georgia, serving approximately 2,872 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lamar County?
Lamar County includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Lamar County?
Lamar County High School is the largest public school in Lamar County by enrollment, with approximately 831 students.
What grade levels does Lamar County serve?
Lamar County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.