Lamar High
#373 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#11119 of 16,910 nationally
About Lamar High
Lamar High is a public high located in Lamar, in the Lamar R-I school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 369 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 373rd of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 369.
There are 4 schools in Lamar; Lamar High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lamar High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lamar High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Fair Grove High
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Adrian Sr. High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar High a good school?
Lamar High has a Success Index (US) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #373 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lamar High rank in Missouri?
Lamar High ranks #373 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #11119 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lamar High?
Lamar High had 369 students in 2025.
Is Lamar High a elementary school or a high school?
Lamar High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lamar High?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Lamar High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.