How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lamar County High School | Upson-Lee High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Thomaston, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 831 | 1,177 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.1% | 70.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lamar County High School | Upson-Lee High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,838 | $14,619 |
| District | Lamar County Schools | Thomaston-Upson Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lamar County High School | Upson-Lee High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.0% | 51.1% |
| African American | 34.3% | 37.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lamar County High School | Upson-Lee High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 819:1 | 393:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.9% | 28.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 297 | 221 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.