For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 651 students in Lamar County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lamar County, GA is Lamar County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8652
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lamar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
154 Burnette Road
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661
Gr: PK-2 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, GA include Lamar County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
1 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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