Lakeside High School

533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
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Top 30%
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lakeside High School's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,940 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lakeside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#564 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lakeside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lakeside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lakeside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeside High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeside High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lakeside High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside High School's ranking?
Lakeside High School is ranked #564 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lakeside High School often compared to?
Lakeside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier High School, Evans High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside High School is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
1,940 students attend Lakeside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakeside High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeside High School offer ?
Lakeside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeside High School part of?
Lakeside High School is part of Columbia County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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