Summary:
The 30204 zip code area in Lamar County, Georgia is home to 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school - all part of the Lamar County school district. Unfortunately, the academic performance of these schools is consistently below the state averages, with low test scores, graduation rates, and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population.
None of the schools in the 30204 zip code area stand out as high-performing, with all of them struggling to meet state benchmarks. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts at the Lamar County High School, Lamar County Primary School, Lamar County Middle School, and Lamar County Elementary School ranged from 16.7% to 37.7%, compared to the state average of 34.9% to 43%. The math proficiency rates at these schools were also significantly below the state average.
The 4-year graduation rate for Lamar County High School in 2023-2024 was 85.4%, which is below the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the Lamar County schools is very high, ranging from 68.4% to 87.33%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. The relatively low spending per student, ranging from $8,990 to $9,854, may also be a contributing factor to the schools' underperformance.
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