Lamar High vs Ware Shoals High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 202 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
Ware Shoals High
Ware Shoals · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
| Measure | Lamar High Lamar, South Carolina | Ware Shoals High Ware Shoals, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 228 | #72 of 228 |
| National rank | #1317 of 16,910 | #2896 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Lamar | Ware Shoals |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 71.7).
- •Lamar High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Lamar High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Ware Shoals High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Lamar High is the larger school with 268 students compared with 265.
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 Ware Shoals High?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High ranks higher (79.7 vs 71.7 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 Ware Shoals High?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Ware Shoals in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High: 268. Ware Shoals High: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High and Ware Shoals High rank in South Carolina?
Lamar High is 25th of 228 and Ware Shoals High is 72nd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).