Lamar High School vs Lamar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Lamar Middle School
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado | Lamar Middle School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | #206 of 262 |
| National rank | #12792 of 16,910 | #12671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 26.0).
- •Lamar High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Lamar High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Lamar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 275.
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 Lamar High School better than Lamar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High School ranks higher (32.4 vs 26.0 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 Lamar High School and Lamar Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High School: 393. Lamar Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High School and Lamar Middle School rank in Colorado?
Lamar High School is 235th of 307 and Lamar Middle School is 206th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).