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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Darlington 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,811
Feeder schools for Lamar High:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
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%
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