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#1740 of 2,268 schools in GA

Lamar County Middle School

Middle School · Lamar County · Barnesville, GA

A middle school in Barnesville, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.

100 Burnette Rd, Barnesville, GA 30204

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$11,838
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Lamar County Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lamar County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,852

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lamar County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lamar County Middle School is listed in Lamar County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lamar County Middle School

Lamar County Middle School is a public middle school in Barnesville, GA, part of Lamar County, serving approximately 651 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,740 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lamar County Middle School

What grades does Lamar County Middle School serve?

Lamar County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lamar County Middle School?

Lamar County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lamar County Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lamar County Middle School rank in GA?

Lamar County Middle School ranks #1,740 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lamar County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lamar County Middle 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 County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar County Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lamar County Middle School a charter school?

No, Lamar County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lamar County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lamar County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar County Middle School?

78.2% of students at Lamar County Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
651
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lamar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
Area population (ZIP 30204)
13,425
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30204; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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