Very Good
#2946 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
North Lamar H S
High School · North Lamar ISD · Paris, TX
A North Lamar ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3130 N MAIN, Paris, TX 75460
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Lamar H S score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Lamar H S 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,335/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), 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
$44,241
Median home value
$123,300
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Travis H S of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Paris H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Chisum H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Lamar ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Lamar H S is listed in NORTH LAMAR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Lamar H S
North Lamar H S is a public high school in Paris, TX, part of North Lamar ISD, serving approximately 671 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,946 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Lamar H S
What grades does North Lamar H S serve?
North Lamar H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Lamar H S?
North Lamar H S has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lamar H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lamar H S is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Lamar H S rank in TX?
North Lamar H S ranks #2,946 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Lamar H S's MySchoolScout rating?
North Lamar H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 North Lamar H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Lamar H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Lamar H S a charter school?
No, North Lamar H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Lamar H S a Title I school?
No, North Lamar H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Lamar H S?
51.3% of students at North Lamar H S 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
- 671
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (903) 737-2011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 75460)
- 23,717
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75460; 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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