Lamar High

Summary:

Lamar High is a public high school in Lamar, South Carolina, serving 269 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Darlington 01 school district, which is ranked 41 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar High faces several challenges, including declining performance, significant disparities in student subgroup achievement, and high poverty levels among its student population. The school's test scores, as measured by End of Course (EOC) exams, are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lamar High's proficiency rates were 61.29% in Algebra 1/Mathematics, 40.32% in English 1, and 43.29% in U.S. History, compared to the district averages of 71.86%, 51.13%, and 47.68%, respectively. Additionally, Lamar High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 102 out of 216 high schools in 2017-2018 to 181 out of 235 high schools in 2023-2024, with a current rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the Darlington 01 district, such as Darlington High and Hartsville High, Lamar High generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. However, the high-performing Mayo High for Math, Science, and Technology, also in the Darlington 01 district, stands out as a stark contrast to Lamar High's performance. Addressing the unique needs of Lamar High's diverse student population and high poverty levels could be crucial in improving the overall quality of education at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 216 North Darlington Avenue
       Lamar, SC  29069


(843) 326-5543

District: Darlington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,811 Help


Feeder schools for Lamar High:

Elementary:    Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
Middle:    Spaulding Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
35.7%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar High ranks worse than 77% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Darlington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lamar High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lamar High has the largest high school student body size in the Darlington 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar High is $20,811, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Darlington 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lamar High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar High 181st of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Lamar High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Darlington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Darlington 01 41st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar High

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Rank History for all students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.12 153rd 187 18.2%
2006 37.92 160th 191 16.2%
2007 50.90 131st 191 31.4%
2008 36.40 135th 185 27.0%
2009 71.83 50th 188 73.4%
2010 54.85 97th 199 51.3%
2011 32.33 142nd 199 28.6%
2012 65.63 70th 202 65.3%
2013 31.94 152nd 203 25.1%
2014 49.76 111th 210 47.1%
2015 32.79 152nd 232 34.5%
2016 26.23 174th 231 24.7%
2017 37.36 117th 223 47.5%
2018 40.78 102nd 216 52.8%
2019 38.98 115th 225 48.9%
2021 43.16 120th 227 47.1%
2022 37.79 136th 226 39.8%
2023 48.07 109th 237 54.0%
2024 22.58 181st 235 23.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 70th 214 67.3%
2019 47.36 83rd 217 61.8%
2021 55.37 67th 213 68.5%
2022 43.80 116th 220 47.3%
2023 53.57 86th 226 61.9%
2024 27.42 175th 229 23.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.50 150th 210 28.6%
2019 31.68 133rd 213 37.6%
2021 38.79 124th 213 41.8%
2022 24.80 172nd 220 21.8%
2023 22.41 170th 223 23.8%
2024 16.74 192nd 225 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 74th 213 65.3%
2019 45.16 98th 218 55.0%
2021 44.41 111th 215 48.4%
2022 57.19 78th 224 65.2%
2023 65.56 62nd 229 72.9%
2024 30.47 155th 228 32.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 66th 183 63.9%
2019 50.30 76th 184 58.7%
2021 58.75 53rd 178 70.2%
2022 54.26 72nd 190 62.1%
2023 47.98 93rd 199 53.3%
2024 27.58 155th 194 20.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Lamar High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.15 13th 185 93.0%
2019 43.46 89th 191 53.4%
2021 71.21 40th 189 78.8%
2022 31.52 130th 192 32.3%
2023 74.66 42nd 197 78.7%
2024 26.40 152nd 196 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lamar High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 164 311 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 164 294 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 168 280 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 155 301 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 160 274 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 161 287 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 153 288 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 138 255 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 138 255 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 148 260 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 145 257 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 137 237 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 120 244 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 108 216 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 100 243 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 100 243 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 122 250 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 121 251 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 121 226 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 117 227 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 112 234 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 82 227 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 88 213 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 97 190 0 1 1 0 1 0 290
2012 112 171 0 2 2 0 1 0 288
2013 102 180 0 3 3 0 0 0 288
2014 91 169 0 2 1 0 0 0 263
2015 96 178 0 6 0 0 1 0 281
2016 87 185 1 7 0 0 1 0 281
2017 100 186 1 7 0 1 2 0 297
2018 98 162 2 10 0 0 0 0 272
2019 106 146 0 6 0 0 9 0 267
2020 101 140 0 7 0 0 12 0 260
2021 86 140 0 10 0 0 13 0 249
2022 95 132 0 12 0 0 28 0 267
2023 96 130 0 16 0 0 27 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 35.4 13.4 n/a
1989 458 34.8 13.1 n/a
1990 448 33.7 13.2 n/a
1991 457 33.9 13.4 49
1992 436 30.2 14.4 50.9
1993 449 29.5 15.2 53.9
1994 442 32.8 13.5 46.6
1995 394 36.7 10.7 31
1996 394 36.7 10.7 31
1997 409 35.0 11.7 53.8
1998 403 35.8 11.3 51.4
1999 375 36.8 10.2 60.5
2000 366 35.8 10.2 58.5
2001 326 29.8 10.9 62
2002 346 29.8 11.6 65
2003 346 29.8 11.6 65
2004 374 29.6 12.6 70.1
2005 374 28.3 13.2 71.4
2006 348 30.5 11.4 72.7
2007 346 42.0 8.2 70.2
2008 347 28.0 12.4 74.9
2009 310 27.0 11.5 72.3
2010 303 21.0 14.4 79.2
2011 290 20.5 14.1 79
2012 288 22.5 12.8 77.1
2013 288 24.0 12.0 77.4
2014 263 23.0 11.4 74.5
2015 281 21.0 13.3 73.3
2016 281 21.0 13.3 100
2017 297 18.8 15.7 100
2018 272 20.0 13.6 100
2019 267 20.0 13.3 100
2020 260 20.0 13.0 100
2021 249 21.0 11.8 100
2022 267 23.0 11.6 100
2023 269 20.0 13.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 35.4 13.4 n/a
1989 458 34.8 13.1 n/a
1990 448 33.7 13.2 n/a
1991 457 33.9 13.4 49
1992 436 30.2 14.4 50.9
1993 449 29.5 15.2 53.9
1994 442 32.8 13.5 46.6
1995 394 36.7 10.7 31
1996 394 36.7 10.7 31
1997 409 35.0 11.7 53.8
1998 403 35.8 11.3 51.4
1999 375 36.8 10.2 60.5
2000 366 35.8 10.2 58.5
2001 326 29.8 10.9 62
2002 346 29.8 11.6 65
2003 346 29.8 11.6 65
2004 374 29.6 12.6 70.1
2005 374 28.3 13.2 71.4
2006 348 30.5 11.4 72.7
2007 346 42.0 8.2 70.2
2008 347 28.0 12.4 74.9
2009 310 27.0 11.5 72.3
2010 303 21.0 14.4 79.2
2011 290 20.5 14.1 79
2012 288 22.5 12.8 77.1
2013 288 24.0 12.0 77.4
2014 263 23.0 11.4 74.5
2015 281 21.0 13.3 73.3
2016 281 21.0 13.3 100
2017 297 18.8 15.7 100
2018 272 20.0 13.6 100
2019 267 20.0 13.3 100
2020 260 20.0 13.0 100
2021 249 21.0 11.8 100
2022 267 23.0 11.6 100
2023 269 20.0 13.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $908 (5.7%) $848 (5.3%) $1,756 (11.1%) $12,005 (75.7%) $2,095 (13.2%) $14,100 (88.9%) $15,857
2020 $932 (5.7%) $831 (5.1%) $1,763 (10.7%) $12,456 (75.7%) $2,236 (13.6%) $14,692 (89.3%) $16,455
2021 $953 (5.3%) $1,088 (6.0%) $2,041 (11.3%) $13,827 (76.3%) $2,262 (12.5%) $16,089 (88.7%) $18,130
2022 $1,043 (5.2%) $1,024 (5.1%) $2,067 (10.3%) $15,482 (77.1%) $2,538 (12.6%) $18,020 (89.7%) $20,087
2023 $1,865 (9.0%) $1,266 (6.1%) $3,131 (15.0%) $15,012 (72.1%) $2,667 (12.8%) $17,680 (85.0%) $20,811

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 225 High schoolsRanks 109th of 237 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lamar High)7052.5
 17.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Darlington 01)65.964.2
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Lamar High)63.857.7
 6.1%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Darlington 01)50.647.7
 2.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Lamar High)71.188
 16.9%
   End of Course English 1 (Darlington 01)73.482.5
 9.1%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267269
 0.7%
African American146130
 11%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic616
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10696
 9.4%
Two or More Races927
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar High

Lamar High ranks in the bottom 23.0% of South Carolina high schools.

Lamar High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
Middle : Spaulding Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Lamar High.

Students at Lamar High are 48% African American, 36% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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