Total enrollment
992
-80 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Lamar
South Carolina · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Lamar? The city has 3 K-12 options totaling roughly 992 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Lamar
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 38%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
52%
was 56%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High | High | 09-12 | 268 |
| Lamar-Spaulding Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 496 |
| Spaulding Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 228 |
About Lamar
Public education in Lamar, South Carolina runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 992 students. By footprint, Lamar sits in the sparse bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 331, noticeably below the state mean of about 646.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lamar has decreased 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,072 students to 992. Lamar now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 56% to 52%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lamar discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.