Lamar High vs Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar High
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students
Lamar-Spaulding Elementary
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Lamar High Lamar, South Carolina | Lamar-Spaulding Elementary Lamar, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 228 | #511 of 688 |
| National rank | #1317 of 16,910 | #34373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 268 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 36.4).
- •Lamar High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is the larger school with 496 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 Lamar High better than Lamar-Spaulding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High ranks higher (79.7 vs 36.4 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-Spaulding Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High: 268. Lamar-Spaulding Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High and Lamar-Spaulding Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lamar High is 25th of 228 and Lamar-Spaulding Elementary is 511th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).