For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 709 students in Lamar, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar, SC are Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lamar, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar-spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5232 Lamar Highway 401
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Lamar, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lamar, SC include Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lamar?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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