How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lamar County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barnesville, Georgia | Sandersville, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,820 | 2,827 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lamar County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,838 | $14,361 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.2% | 24.8% |
| State Revenue | 49.2% | 36.4% |
| Local Revenue | 37.6% | 38.7% |
Lamar County
Federal State Local
Washington County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lamar County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.3% | 23.9% |
| African American | 30.9% | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.2% | 84.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lamar County | Washington County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 697.8:1 | 731.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 20.3% |
School Types
Lamar County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Washington County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.