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Best Schools in Lamar, IN
Lamar, IN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,547 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Lamar greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lamar, IN
The top high schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 642 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lamar, IN
The top middle schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar, IN
The top elementary schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chrisney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
2. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lamar, IN has a total population of 778 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lamar, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lamar, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lamar, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lamar, IN
How many schools are in Lamar, IN?
Lamar, IN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,547 students in total.
How do schools in Lamar perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Lamar score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Lamar greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lamar?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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Every school in Lamar
1 of 1 schools in Lamar carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Lamar. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.