Lamar Elem. vs Lamar High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 234 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Elem.
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
253 students
Lamar High
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
| Measure | Lamar Elem. Lamar, Missouri | Lamar High Lamar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,159 | #373 of 497 |
| National rank | #25382 of 50,301 | #11119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 39.3).
- •Lamar Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Lamar High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Lamar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 57.7%).
- •Lamar Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Lamar High is the larger school with 369 students compared with 253.
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 Elem. better than Lamar High?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Elem. ranks higher (49.7 vs 39.3 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 Elem. and Lamar High?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Elem.: 253. Lamar High: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Elem. and Lamar High rank in Missouri?
Lamar Elem. is 648th of 1,159 and Lamar High is 373rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).