Top 3 Best Barnesville Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,820 students in Barnesville, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA are Lamar County Elementary School, Lamar County High School and Lamar County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Barnesville, GA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
228 Roberta Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Grades: 3-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar County Primary School
Magnet School
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 802 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barnesville, Georgia

Barnesville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Burnette Road
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 646 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Barnesville, GA include Lamar County Elementary School, Lamar County High School and Lamar County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barnesville?
4 public schools are located in Barnesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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