Enrollment
633
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barnesville, GA
Lamar County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130321002273
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Barnesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar County Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Barnesville, GA.
School address
District: Lamar County · Georgia
NCES ID 130321002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar County Middle School
Lamar County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Barnesville, Georgia, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 633 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 436 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% 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: 340 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 633 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students) and Lamar County Primary School (746 students) alongside Lamar County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lamar County Middle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 59.7%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Lamar County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County, which includes Lamar County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~633 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar County Middle School
How many students attend Lamar County Middle School?
Lamar County Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barnesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar County Middle School?
45.8% of students at Lamar County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar County Middle School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Barnesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar County Middle School?
Lamar County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar County Middle School rank among public schools in Barnesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar County Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Lamar County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Middle School, Lamar County also operates Lamar County High School (831 students), Lamar County Primary School (746 students), and Lamar County Elementary School (662 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.
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