Best Schools in Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,887 students attend Lamar, MS schools. On average, schools in Lamar score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lamar don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS has 3 high schools with 912 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lamar score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lamar meet expectations.
1. H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
SchoolGrade
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Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Ashland Middle-high School
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Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
3. Holly Springs High School
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Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS has 2 middle schools with 911 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lamar score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lamar exceed expectations.
1. Collierville Middle School
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Collierville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
2. Holly Springs Junior High School
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Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS has 4 elementary schools with 1,064 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lamar score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lamar don't meet expectations.
1. Ashland Elementary School
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Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
2. H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)
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Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 214 Students
3. Holly Springs Primary School
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Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 358 Students
4. La Grange Moscow Elementary
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Fayette County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lamar, MS has a total population of 1,567 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lamar, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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