Lamar High School vs. Clarksville High School
Should you attend Lamar High School or Clarksville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Clarksville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 561 students in grades 10-12, Clarksville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
358 students
561 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#580 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
105
-
Grade 10 Students
92
194
Grade 11 Students
82
190
Grade 12 Students
79
177
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
6%
36%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
88%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
15%
