Cross High vs Lamar High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross High
Cross · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
Lamar High
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students
| Measure | Cross High Cross, South Carolina | Lamar High Lamar, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #205 of 228 | #25 of 228 |
| National rank | #13204 of 16,910 | #1317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 74.5% |
| city | Cross | Lamar |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 30.6).
- •Lamar High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 17%).
- •Lamar High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Cross High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.8).
- •Cross High is the larger school with 273 students compared with 268.
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 Cross High better than Lamar High?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High ranks higher (79.7 vs 30.6 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 Cross High and Lamar High?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Cross and Lamar in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross High: 273. Lamar High: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross High and Lamar High rank in South Carolina?
Cross High is 205th of 228 and Lamar High is 25th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).