For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,071 students in Lamar County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA are Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Roberta Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-5556
Gr: 3-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lamar County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Gr: PK-2 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lamar County, GA include Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lamar County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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