- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lamar, SC
Lamar High
Federal NCES profile for Lamar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450186000371
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamar, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lamar High shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 450186000371 · Lamar, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Lamar High shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lamar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 268
Lamar High
268 students
What this shows Lamar High reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar High compares
Lamar High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.9%
White 38.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Lamar High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar High
How many students attend Lamar High?
Lamar High has 268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lamar, SC. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar High is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar High?
100.0% of students at Lamar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar High?
The largest demographic group at Lamar High is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Lamar, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar High?
Lamar High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar High rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamar, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Lamar High, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.