Lamar High vs Lamar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 373 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar High
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
Lamar Middle
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | Lamar High Lamar, Missouri | Lamar Middle Lamar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 497 | #208 of 392 |
| National rank | #11119 of 16,910 | #8078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 39.3).
- •Lamar Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Lamar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 57.6%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Lamar High is the larger school with 369 students compared with 255.
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 better than Lamar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Middle ranks higher (48.0 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 High and Lamar Middle?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High: 369. Lamar Middle: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High and Lamar Middle rank in Missouri?
Lamar High is 373rd of 497 and Lamar Middle is 208th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).