Cedar Ridge High School vs Lamar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 6–12
373 students
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge High School Newark, Arkansas | Lamar High School Lamar, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 276 | #168 of 276 |
| National rank | #13111 of 16,910 | #11744 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Newark | Lamar |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 31.0).
- •Lamar High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Cedar Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Cedar Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 7.0).
- •Cedar Ridge High School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Ridge High School better than Lamar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High School ranks higher (36.9 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cedar Ridge High School and Lamar High School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Newark and Lamar in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge High School: 373. Lamar High School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge High School and Lamar High School rank in Arkansas?
Cedar Ridge High School is 209th of 276 and Lamar High School is 168th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).