Lamar School

What Lamar School does

Lamar School is an independent, nonprofit, college-preparatory institution founded in 1964 and operated from a single 544 Lindley Road campus in Meridian, Mississippi. The school serves approximately 662 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, drawn primarily from East Mississippi and West Alabama with an additional dedicated outreach program for military families stationed at nearby installations (NAS Meridian, Columbus AFB, Keesler AFB, NCBC Gulfport). Lamar operates under a Christian educational framework and holds three independent accreditations: MAIS (Midsouth Association of Independent Schools), SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools), and Cognia. The school is governed by a Foundation Board and led by Head of School Leigh Ann Ballou (in role since 2013).

The school's product is structured across four academic divisions (Pre-K, Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, High School 9-12) augmented by an extensive co-curricular layer: 21 athletic teams with 90%+ student participation, visual and performing arts programs, academic competitions (Quiz Bowl with MAIS state championships, Robotics via F.I.R.S.T., Mock Trial, Spelling Bee), and dual-credit coursework delivered in partnership with Meridian Community College. Technology infrastructure is modest and operational rather than proprietary: a one-to-one Apple device program for students, hands-on STEM Labs, and the RenWeb/FACTS platform for admissions, family portal, and school management. Faculty average 19 years of teaching experience, with an overall 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio across 80-83 staff. The school claims a 100% college acceptance rate, 49 recognized National Merit Scholars, and over $1M in annual scholarship offerings to graduates.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition ($5,880 Pre-K, $8,040 K-5, $8,904 6-12, drafted monthly June 2026 through May 2027), supplemented by after-school care ($1,750/year for Pre-K-5), non-refundable application ($130) and registration ($400-$411) fees, and a layered philanthropic program (Annual Fund, Teacher Endowment, Advancing the Arts Fund, plus Trivia Night and Friends of Lamar Golf Tournament events). Lamar is also an Eligible Charitable Organization under the Mississippi Children's Promise Act, granting donors a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit. Distribution is regional and direct via the Meridian campus, with a sales-led admissions motion managed by a Director of Admissions and Marketing and supported by the FACTS/RenWeb inquiry and application platform.

Name

Lamar School

Legal name

Lamar School

Website

https://lamarschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lamar School is an independent, nonprofit college-preparatory school in Meridian, Mississippi serving approximately 662 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a Christian environment, with 80+ faculty averaging 19 years of teaching experience and a 100% college acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM/STEAM-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• College preparatory school
• Independent school education
• Christian school curriculum
• Primary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for Pre-K through 12th grade students. Tuition is automatically drafted monthly from June 2026 - May 2027. Semester payments due June 19 and December 18. Full payment prior to June 10 receives $100 discount.
2. After School Care: Optional after-school care program for Pre-K through 5th grade, automatically drafted monthly from August-May
3. Application and Registration Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $130 per student and registration fees of $400 (new students) or $411 (current students)
4. Philanthropic Gifts: Annual Fund, Teacher Endowment Fund, Advancing the Arts Fund, and capital campaign contributions from parents, alumni, grandparents, trustees, faculty, and community members
5. Trivia Night Fundraiser: Premier fundraiser for arts and academics that has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars, including premium tables at $680 and regular tables at $400
6. Golf Tournament: Friends of Lamar School Golf Tournament - 4-person scramble at $400 per team with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $1,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lamar School is an independent, college-preparatory institution serving approximately 662 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade at its Meridian, Mississippi campus. The school delivers a comprehensive academic program organized into Pre-K, Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) divisions, supplemented by arts, athletics, academic competitions, after-school care, and college counseling services within a Christian environment.

Product overview

Lamar School is an independent, college-preparatory institution serving approximately 662 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Meridian, Mississippi. The school offers a comprehensive educational program structured into four academic divisions: Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Academic offerings include honors classes, Advanced Placement courses, and Dual Credit opportunities through Meridian Community College. The school provides extensive co-curricular programs in arts (visual arts, performing arts, musical arts, drum line), athletics (21 athletic teams across multiple sports), and academic competitions (Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Mock Trial, Spelling Bee, and honor societies). Extended care services include after-school care for elementary students, and the school maintains a robust college counseling program supporting students through the application and scholarship process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program
• Elementary School Program (K-5)
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
• High School Program (Grades 9-12)
• Athletics Program (Raider Athletics)
• College Counseling
• After School Care
• Visual Arts Program
• Performing Arts Program
• Musical Arts Program

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Digio StrategiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Broadcasting partnership for 2026 football season where Digio Strategies handles all radio and livestream broadcasts for every Lamar varsity football game.
• Meridian Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Credit partnership allowing Lamar students to earn college credits while in high school through Meridian Community College courses.
• Mississippi Children's MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCspre Coding Challenge competition held at Mississippi Children's Museum where students program robots and complete problem-solving challenges.
• Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors annual High School Mock Trial competition held at Mississippi College School of Law and Hinds County Courthouse.
• School Liaison Officers (Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary School Liaison Officers serve as primary link between schools, commanders, and military families in K-12 academic matters including enrollment and resource connection.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LamarSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC37kn_qpygFyt8-Ix4M5Hag?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/LamarSchoolRaiders
• Instagraminstagram.com/lamar_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lamar-school-33

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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