A+
Excellent
94/100

Lamar High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 216 North Darlington Avenue, Lamar, SC 29069
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 75% · Math 75% proficient · 74th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%74/100reading 64th percentile, math 84th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%95/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+26 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+28 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%70%reading -7 pts, math +7 pts45th percentile (list)
Black70%70%reading +14 pts, math +28 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income75%65%reading +15 pts, math +18 pts80th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 216 North Darlington Avenue
City Lamar
ZIP Code 29069
District 4501860
NCES School ID 450186000371
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29069

Understanding the community around Lamar High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,625
Per Capita Income $25,390
Poverty Rate 21.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 86.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,300
Median Rent $769
Owner-Occupied 77.2%
Renter-Occupied 22.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lamar High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.8%
White 34.8%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lamar High?
Lamar High has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lamar High?
Lamar High has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Lamar High serve?
Lamar High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lamar High receive per student?
Lamar High receives $17,417 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lamar High in 29069 ▼
Avg Home Value
$144,980
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+14.0%
% Renters
22.8%

Other Schools in 29069

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026