Lamar High School
Lamar, SC 29069
Phone: (843) 326-5543
Fax: (843) 326-7507
District: Darlington 01 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 268 students
Lamar High School, a public school located in Lamar, SC, serves grades 9-12 in the Darlington 01 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Lamar High School is a public school located in Lamar, SC. 268 students attend Lamar High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 5/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: January 7, 2026
Lamar High School is a diverse school where students have a variety of experiences. The community is supportive, and school events, sports, and activities help bring students together and build school pride. In the classroom, teachers encourage students to stay focused, participate, and take responsibility for their work, helping prepare them for future goals. The community at Lamar High School is diverse, with students from different backgrounds coming together. In the classroom, the environment is generally focused on learning and preparation for the future. Teachers expect students to stay engaged, complete their work, and take accountability for their education. Some classes are more hands-on and interactive, while others require strong focus and independent work. Overall, classrooms at Lamar High School aim to challenge students academically while helping them develop critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills.
Posted: January 7, 2026
Posted: January 7, 2026
Posted: January 7, 2026
Posted: January 7, 2026
Posted: January 7, 2026
Posted: January 7, 2026
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linwood plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dalzell | SC | 26.2 mi | |
| 2 | Longcreek Plantation | Area of Town | Blythewood | SC | 49.3 mi | |
| 3 | Spring Valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbia | SC | 49.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shaw AFB | 27.7 mi. |
| McEntire Joint National Guard Base | 45.9 mi. |
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