Lamar County High School counts 461 white students enrolled for 2024-25

Reports from the Georgia Department of Education indicate that 461 white students attended Lamar County High School during the 2024-25 school year, representing a 1.1% increase compared to the prior year.

Total enrollment reached 824 students in 2024-25 at Lamar County High School. White students accounted for 56% of this total, making them the largest demographic group on campus.

Lamar County High School is part of the Lamar County School District, which has its central office in Barnesville.

Of the four schools operated by the Lamar County School District, Lamar County High School reported the highest number of white students enrolled during the 2024-25 school year, totaling 461.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, public schools across Georgia reported a student population of about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a concern in Georgia’s public schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education statistics. To address the issue, GaDOE implemented a state initiative containing a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to improve daily presence.

In 2025, Georgia’s General Assembly approved revisions to school attendance law prohibiting expulsion exclusively for absenteeism. The measure also created new reporting rules and aligned with pathways for earning a diploma through alternative programs.

By 2026, Georgia reached an overall student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.