For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 209 students in Lamar, SC.
The top ranked public middle school in Lamar, SC is Spaulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lamar, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Lamar, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lamar, SC include Spaulding Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar?
1 public middle schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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