Lamar High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 303 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 43rd out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 216 North Darlington Avenue, Lamar, SC 29069
- Principal or Admin: Kathy Gainey
- Fax: (843) 326-7507
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Darlington County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,906
- Dropout Rate: 1.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.9
- Enrolled Students: 10,931
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 303
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 156 (51.5%)
- Females: 147 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 24 (7.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 216 (71.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 240 (79.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 213 | 70.3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.7% |
| White | 88 | 29.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 84 | 27.7% |
| 10th Grade | 76 | 25.1% |
| 11th Grade | 72 | 23.8% |
| 12th Grade | 71 | 23.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $40,968
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,691 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,221 | 74% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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