Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Lamar High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
269 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lamar High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar High School offer ?
Lamar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar High School part of?
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