GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 2,670 students attending Lamar County schools, 58% were white. African American students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 31% of Lamar County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Lamar County School District, representing 60% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 1.3% when compared to the previous year.
Lamar County School District, the only school district in the county, has a main office in Barnesville.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County School District | White | 58% | 2,670 |
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