Lamar High vs Whitmire Community School (High)
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 149 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
Whitmire Community School (High)
Whitmire · Public high · Grades 6–12
264 students
| Measure | Lamar High Lamar, South Carolina | Whitmire Community School (High) Whitmire, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 228 | #190 of 228 |
| National rank | #1317 of 16,910 | #11154 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 268 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 32% |
| city | Lamar | Whitmire |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 39.2).
- •Lamar High does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Lamar High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Whitmire Community School (High) does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Lamar High is the larger school with 268 students compared with 264.
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 Whitmire Community School (High)?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High ranks higher (79.7 vs 39.2 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 Whitmire Community School (High)?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Whitmire in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High: 268. Whitmire Community School (High): 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High and Whitmire Community School (High) rank in South Carolina?
Lamar High is 25th of 228 and Whitmire Community School (High) is 190th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).