Lakeside Center (Closed 2015)

Lakeside Center in Carrollton, AL serves grades 3 through 12 within the Pickens County district and is classified as a rural locale.
Math proficiency was 69% in 2023, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 20%.
Reading proficiency declined to 30% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 47% and the district average of 32%.
Science proficiency improved from 10% in 2021 to 25% in 2022, but remains below the state average of 38%.
Graduation rates have fluctuated, dropping from 90% (2019) to 80% in 2022 and 2023, which is lower than the state average near 88%.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students (03-04)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(03-04)
n/a
1%
Asian
(03-04)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(03-04)
n/a
2%
Black
(03-04)
75%
36%
White
(03-04)
25%
60%
Hawaiian
(03-04)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
13%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lakeside Center?
8 students attend Lakeside Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lakeside Center students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Lakeside Center offer ?
Lakeside Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Lakeside Center part of?
Lakeside Center is part of Pickens County School District.

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