Lamar High School vs. Golden City High School
Should you attend Lamar High School or Golden City 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
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
Golden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
393 students
84 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1882 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
99
8
Grade 10 Students
111
18
Grade 11 Students
86
11
Grade 12 Students
97
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
