Lamar County High School
1 Trojan Way, Barnesville, GA 30204. 191 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Lamar County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 29.3%Georgia private college 3.1%Out-of-state college 3.1%Georgia technical college 13.6%Career credential, working 19.4%Working, not in college 19.4%Not found in Georgia records 12%Share of the 191 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Appalachian State University, Erskine College, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Howard University, North Carolina Central University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Gordon State College 29 22% $8,779 $46,001 $17,008 Southern Crescent Technical College 24 60% $8,900 $39,335 $10,560 Georgia Southern University 9 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia College & State University 4 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 4 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Pike County High School (9.8 mi, 54.2% to college) · Zebulon High School (10.1 mi, 18.9% to college) · Upson-Lee High School (12.4 mi, 48.7% to college) · Spalding High School (12.7 mi, 59% to college) · Mary Persons High School (14.2 mi, 62.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Lamar County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lamar County | Lamar County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 49.1% | 49.1% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 87.6% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,029 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 37.2% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lamar County High School graduates go to college?
- 49.1% of the Class of 2024 at Lamar County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lamar County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lamar County High School graduates are Gordon State College, Southern Crescent Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lamar County High School?
- Lamar County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.6%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lamar County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 16.1% of Lamar County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
