Golden City High School vs. Lamar High School
Should you attend Golden City High School or Lamar High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Golden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 84 students in grades 6-12, Golden City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
84 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1072 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
14
-
Grade 7 Students
9
-
Grade 8 Students
13
-
Grade 9 Students
8
99
Grade 10 Students
18
111
Grade 11 Students
11
86
Grade 12 Students
11
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
