Lamar High vs Spaulding Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Spaulding Middle
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | Lamar High Lamar, South Carolina | Spaulding Middle Lamar, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 228 | #123 of 248 |
| National rank | #1317 of 16,910 | #9235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 268 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 42% |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 42.7).
- •Lamar High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Lamar High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 35%).
- •Spaulding Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Lamar High is the larger school with 268 students compared with 228.
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 Spaulding Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High ranks higher (79.7 vs 42.7 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 Spaulding Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High: 268. Spaulding Middle: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High and Spaulding Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lamar High is 25th of 228 and Spaulding Middle is 123rd of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).