Macon Times

There were 469 first grade students enrolled in Lamar County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 12.7% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Lamar County Primary School was the only school in the county to welcome first grade students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Lamar County schools, the highest student count was found in first grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in third grade.

Statewide, Lamar County ranked 100th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 5,354 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 101st the year before.

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.

School name	# of 1st Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Lamar County Primary School	469	35.1%	1,337
Lamar County Elementary School	0	0%	1,114