Excellent
#2 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Lamar High
High School · Darlington 01 · Lamar, SC
A Darlington 01 high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
216 North Darlington Avenue, Lamar, SC 29069
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lamar High score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lamar High 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,052/100K
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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
$46,250
Median home value
$112,700
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Darlington 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 990 | Compare → |
| Hartsville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Mayo High for Math Science & TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 343 | 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.
Darlington 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamar High is listed in Darlington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamar High
Lamar High is a public high school in Lamar, SC, part of Darlington 01, serving approximately 247 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar High
What grades does Lamar High serve?
Lamar High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lamar High?
Lamar High has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamar High rank in SC?
Lamar High ranks #2 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lamar High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lamar High a charter school?
No, Lamar High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamar High a Title I school?
No, Lamar High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar High?
100.0% of students at Lamar High 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (843) 326-5543
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 29069)
- 5,029
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 29069; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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