Lakeside Middle School vs. South Forsyth Middle School
Should I attend Lakeside Middle School or South Forsyth Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
South Forsyth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,387 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,457 students in grades 6-8, South Forsyth Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,387 students
1,457 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#31 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
488
478
Grade 7 Students
457
509
Grade 8 Students
442
470
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
37%
47%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
44%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%