Enrollment
831
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Barnesville, GA
Lamar County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130321001294
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Barnesville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, GA.
School address
District: Lamar County · Georgia
NCES ID 130321001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar County High School
Lamar County High School is a mid-sized high school in Barnesville, Georgia, enrolling 831 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 831 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #408, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 831 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamar County spends $10,983 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 465 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 831 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar County also operates Lamar County Primary School (746 students) and Lamar County Elementary School (662 students) alongside Lamar County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lamar County High School compares
Lamar County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
297
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lamar County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County, which includes Lamar County High School.
$10,983
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 49.2%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lamar County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar County High School
How many students attend Lamar County High School?
Lamar County High School has 831 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barnesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County High School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar County High School?
39.4% of students at Lamar County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar County High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Barnesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar County High School?
Lamar County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar County High School rank among public schools in Barnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barnesville on the city page.
Is Lamar County High School a good school?
Lamar County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar County?
Besides Lamar County High School, Lamar County also operates Lamar County Primary School (746 students), Lamar County Elementary School (662 students), and Lamar County Middle School (633 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.
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