Below Average
#834 of 1,036 schools in AR
Lamar High School
High School · Lamar School District · Lamar, AR
A high school in Lamar, AR where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 ELBERTA ST, Lamar, AR 72846
- Math 30% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lamar High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lamar High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lamar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,000
Median home value
$135,500
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 10–12 | 5.0 mi | 576 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamar School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamar High School is listed in LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamar High School
Lamar High School is a public high school in Lamar, AR, part of Lamar School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar High School
What grades does Lamar High School serve?
Lamar High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamar High School rank in AR?
Lamar High School ranks #834 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lamar High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lamar High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lamar High School a charter school?
No, Lamar High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamar High School a Title I school?
No, Lamar High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar High School?
70.3% of students at Lamar High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (479) 885-3344
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72846)
- 3,874
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72846; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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