Alternative Education Center At Lamar ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: 20-29%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
16%
Black
(19-20)92%
37%
White
(19-20)4%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Education Center At Lamar?
The graduation rate of Alternative Education Center At Lamar is 20-29%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alternative Education Center At Lamar?
147 students attend Alternative Education Center At Lamar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alternative Education Center At Lamar students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Alternative Education Center At Lamar offer ?
Alternative Education Center At Lamar offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alternative Education Center At Lamar part of?
Alternative Education Center At Lamar is part of Richmond County School District.
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