Summary:
The city of Barnesville, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lamar County school district. While the schools face some persistent challenges, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
Lamar County Middle School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 259th out of 577 Georgia middle schools in 2022-2023 to 270th out of 584 in 2024-2025, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 8th-grade Mathematics test scores are particularly strong, with 49.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 47%. Meanwhile, Lamar County High School has a commendable 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, though its statewide ranking is lower than the middle school.
However, the schools in Barnesville face some challenges. Test scores across the district are generally lower than state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, at Lamar County Elementary School, only 16.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.9%. Additionally, the schools have maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating persistent academic performance issues. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 68.4% to 87.33%, suggest the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the lower academic outcomes and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support.
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