Lamar County High School
School Overview
Lamar County High School is a public school located in Barnesville, Georgia. It is a school in Lamar County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 26% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 755 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 43 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 755 students are attending Lamar County High School. By gender, there are 391 and 364 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lamar County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 63 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| White | 52 | 22 | 30 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 63 | 27 | 36 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 43 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lamar County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 88.4% of teachers are certified. 88.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 43 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 38 | 88.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 9.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 378 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,494 Households |
| Population | 17,448 |
| Male | 9,111 |
| Female | 9,561 |
| Child Population | 5,068 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,591 Units |
| Average House Value | $145,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $706 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% |
| Average Household Income | $44,846 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.39% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lamar County High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 71 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 729 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lamar County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 70 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 729 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar County
In Lamar County, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.