Best Schools in Lamar, MS
Lamar, MS has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,099 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Lamar don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lamar, MS
The top high schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Ashland Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar, MS
The top elementary schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 274 Students
2. H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 214 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lamar, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lamar, MS
How many schools are in Lamar, MS?
Lamar, MS has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,099 students in total.
How do schools in Lamar perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Lamar score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Lamar don't meet 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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations