Lake County High School vs Lamar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake County High School
Leadville · Public high · Grades 7–12
389 students
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Lake County High School Leadville, Colorado | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 307 | #235 of 307 |
| National rank | #13093 of 16,910 | #12792 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Leadville | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 31.1).
- •Lamar High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Lamar High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lake County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Lake County High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 389.
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 Lake County High School better than Lamar High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High School ranks higher (32.4 vs 31.1 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 Lake County High School and Lamar High School?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Leadville and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake County High School: 389. Lamar High School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake County High School and Lamar High School rank in Colorado?
Lake County High School is 243rd of 307 and Lamar High School is 235th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).