For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,012 students in Lamar County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA are Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lamar County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Roberta Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Grades: 3-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
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
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 802 students
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Burnette Road
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Grades: PK-2
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA include Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lamar County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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