Lakeside High School

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Lakeside High School ranks 79 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakeside High School is a public high school located in Evans, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,940 students. It is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lakeside High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 79 out of 458 Georgia high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakeside High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with graduation rates ranging from 90.1% to 93.9% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. Students at Lakeside also demonstrate higher proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments compared to the Columbia County and state averages, particularly in subjects like American Literature and Composition. Additionally, Lakeside has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.44% to 24.33% over the past three years, indicating a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools.

The data reveals a stark contrast between the performance of Lakeside High School and the high schools in the neighboring Richmond County School District, which consistently rank much lower on the state's school rankings and have significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests. This highlights the importance of factors such as district-level leadership, resource allocation, and community engagement in shaping a school's academic outcomes. Overall, Lakeside High School emerges as a consistently high-performing institution, with strong academic outcomes, graduation rates, and a relatively advantaged student population compared to some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

533 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809

(706) 863-0027

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,867

Feeder schools for Lakeside High School:

Elementary:	Blue Ridge Elementary School
	River Ridge Elementary
	South Columbia Elementary School
	Stevens Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Lakeside Middle School
	Stallings Island Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,940

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

African American:

18.8%

Asian:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeside High School ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Lakeside High School has the largest high school student body size in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside High School is $7,867. 2 high schools in the Columbia County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakeside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside High School 79^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Lakeside High School in the ranking list.)

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	82.69	26^th	335	92.2%
2007	83.01	31^st	358	91.3%
2008	83.59	30^th	370	91.9%
2009	83.32	31^st	372	91.7%
2010	83.18	38^th	384	90.1%
2011	83.60	37^th	402	90.8%
2012	85.33	25^th	396	93.7%
2013	81.26	38^th	425	91.1%
2014	79.47	35^th	425	91.8%
2015	76.89	41^st	435	90.6%
2016	82.35	30^th	426	93.0%
2017	80.75	34^th	420	91.9%
2018	79.97	41^st	428	90.4%
2019	78.64	45^th	438	89.7%
2021	61.72	99^th	410	75.9%
2022	68.58	82^nd	429	80.9%
2023	70.08	76^th	442	82.8%
2024	73.11	79^th	458	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	892	892
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1273	1273
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1347	1347
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1479	1479
1994	1310	121	125	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1571
1995	1542	159	149	16	13	n/a	n/a	0	1879
1996	1542	159	149	16	13	n/a	n/a	0	1879
1997	1231	116	153	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1510
1998	1155	117	175	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1459
1999	1204	128	143	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1490
2000	1162	100	153	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1439
2001	1176	122	147	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1471
2002	1204	122	150	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1505
2003	1204	122	150	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1505
2004	1224	139	146	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1544
2005	1157	158	143	30	0	n/a	n/a	23	1511
2006	1213	173	138	34	1	n/a	n/a	26	1585
2007	1207	185	136	27	0	n/a	n/a	32	1587
2008	1160	194	144	34	0	n/a	n/a	30	1562
2009	1209	222	151	31	0	n/a	n/a	31	1644
2010	1173	228	158	60	5	2	53	0	1679
2011	1186	243	172	61	5	3	33	0	1703
2012	1153	259	157	62	4	1	33	0	1669
2013	1131	251	152	71	4	3	33	0	1645
2014	1080	259	136	76	4	3	40	0	1598
2015	1025	274	131	77	4	5	47	0	1563
2016	1066	309	143	101	3	3	56	0	1681
2017	1097	297	152	101	3	4	63	0	1717
2018	1127	316	169	117	5	4	80	0	1818
2019	1156	329	165	120	5	6	88	0	1869
2020	1146	320	175	127	4	6	99	0	1877
2021	1160	369	189	137	4	5	101	0	1965
2022	1139	365	184	168	6	7	109	0	1978
2023	1081	365	200	167	6	2	119	0	1940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	892	48.0	18.5	2.5
1991	1273	65.0	19.5	2.3
1992	1347	64.6	20.8	2.4
1993	1479	60.0	24.7	3
1994	1571	77.4	20.3	3.7
1995	1879	96.0	19.6	4.7
1996	1879	96.0	19.6	4.7
1997	1510	73.5	20.5	4.5
1998	1459	73.9	19.7	5.2
1999	1490	77.9	19.1	6.5
2000	1439	75.3	19.1	4.5
2001	1471	75.7	19.4	5.8
2002	1505	74.1	20.3	7.6
2003	1505	74.1	20.3	7.6
2004	1544	83.8	18.4	9.1
2005	1511	84.6	17.9	13.1
2006	1585	89.0	17.8	14.8
2007	1587	90.3	17.6	13.5
2008	1562	92.6	16.9	13.6
2009	1644	93.4	17.6	17.1
2010	1679	92.7	18.1	17.9
2011	1703	94.5	18.0	20.6
2012	1669	91.2	18.3	21
2013	1645	87.5	18.8	23.3
2014	1598	85.1	18.7	22.5
2015	1563	87.0	17.9	25
2016	1681	91.0	18.4	25.3
2017	1717	93.2	18.4	23.8
2018	1818	99.6	18.2	25.2
2019	1869	100.6	18.5	23.4
2020	1877	103.5	18.1	22.6
2021	1965	102.4	19.1	19.4
2022	1978	105.0	18.8	n/a
2023	1940	107.4	18.0	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	892	48.0	18.5	2.5
1991	1273	65.0	19.5	2.3
1992	1347	64.6	20.8	2.4
1993	1479	60.0	24.7	3
1994	1571	77.4	20.3	3.7
1995	1879	96.0	19.6	4.7
1996	1879	96.0	19.6	4.7
1997	1510	73.5	20.5	4.5
1998	1459	73.9	19.7	5.2
1999	1490	77.9	19.1	6.5
2000	1439	75.3	19.1	4.5
2001	1471	75.7	19.4	5.8
2002	1505	74.1	20.3	7.6
2003	1505	74.1	20.3	7.6
2004	1544	83.8	18.4	9.1
2005	1511	84.6	17.9	13.1
2006	1585	89.0	17.8	14.8
2007	1587	90.3	17.6	13.5
2008	1562	92.6	16.9	13.6
2009	1644	93.4	17.6	17.1
2010	1679	92.7	18.1	17.9
2011	1703	94.5	18.0	20.6
2012	1669	91.2	18.3	21
2013	1645	87.5	18.8	23.3
2014	1598	85.1	18.7	22.5
2015	1563	87.0	17.9	25
2016	1681	91.0	18.4	25.3
2017	1717	93.2	18.4	23.8
2018	1818	99.6	18.2	25.2
2019	1869	100.6	18.5	23.4
2020	1877	103.5	18.1	22.6
2021	1965	102.4	19.1	19.4
2022	1978	105.0	18.8	n/a
2023	1940	107.4	18.0	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$229 (3.0%)	$7,332 (97.0%)	$7,561
2018	$234 (3.0%)	$7,631 (97.0%)	$7,865
2019	$294 (3.7%)	$7,572 (96.3%)	$7,866

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 76^th of 442 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lakeside High School)	65.4	53.1	12.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Columbia County)	56	45.5	10.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Lakeside High School)	41	9.7	31.3%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Columbia County)	56.1	5.4	50.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%
End of Course Biology (Lakeside High School)	65.9	68.7	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Columbia County)	57.8	60.2	2.4%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Lakeside High School)	59	31.8	27.2%
End of Course United States History (Columbia County)	52.9	44.8	8.1%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1869	1940	3.8%
African American	329	365	10.9%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	165	200	21.2%
Hispanic	120	167	39.2%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	1156	1081	6.5%
Two or More Races	88	119	35.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	24.3%	0.9%

Schools Near Lakeside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside High School	Public	9-12	533 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-0027	1,940	107	18.0	24.3%	1,081 (55.7%)	365 (18.8%)	167 (8.6%)	200 (10.3%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	119 (6.1%)	73.1	79^th of 458 public high schools	82.8%		70.1	76^th of 442 public high schools	82.8%	3	60.6	38.6	69.4	35.8								$7,867	$294	$7,572
Evans High School	Public	9-12	4550 Cox Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1198	1,887	102	18.4	30.4%	1,057 (56.0%)	426 (22.6%)	207 (11.0%)	64 (3.4%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	124 (6.6%)	63.7	113^th of 458 public high schools	75.3%		53.7	147^th of 442 public high schools	66.7%	34	42.5	47.3	54.2	50.5								$8,019	$127	$7,892
Westside High School	Public	9-12	1002 Patriots Way	Augusta	30907	Columbia County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 868-4030	999	57	17.5	98.0%	154 (15.4%)	732 (73.3%)	63 (6.3%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	38 (3.8%)	8.4	428^th of 458 public high schools	6.6%		11.6	405^th of 442 public high schools	8.4%	23	10.7	9.4	11.6	6.9								$8,423	$834	$7,588
Greenbrier High School	Public	9-12	5114 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6040	1,801	95	18.9	12.0%	1,171 (65.0%)	253 (14.0%)	181 (10.0%)	66 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	120 (6.7%)	82.9	44^th of 458 public high schools	90.4%		83.7	34^th of 442 public high schools	92.3%	10	66.9	53.3	75.7	67.9								$7,830	$145	$7,685
Academy of Richmond County High School	Public	9-12	910 Russell St	Augusta	30904	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7152	1,141	67	17.0	98.0%	209 (18.3%)	786 (68.9%)	74 (6.5%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	15 (1.3%)	45 (3.9%)	15.7	393^rd of 458 public high schools	14.2%		13.3	388^th of 442 public high schools	12.2%	5	27.9	2.7	15.3	10.1								$8,406	$917	$7,490
Glenn Hills High School	Public	9-12	2840 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4924	883	53	16.6	98.0%	18 (2.0%)	784 (88.8%)	62 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	12 (1.4%)	5.4	444^th of 458 public high schools	3.1%		6	434^th of 442 public high schools	1.8%	10	4.9	1.0	7.7	2.8								$9,756	$1,310	$8,445
Josey High School	Public	9-12	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	779	49	15.8	97.9%	20 (2.6%)	665 (85.4%)	73 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	5.1	448^th of 458 public high schools	2.2%		6.1	433^rd of 442 public high schools	2.0%	15	3.6	1.0	2.9	6.3								$10,022	$1,235	$8,787
Grovetown High School	Public	9-12	2010 Warrior Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2102	2,236	121	18.5	34.4%	756 (33.8%)	910 (40.7%)	353 (15.8%)	37 (1.7%)	6 (0.3%)	15 (0.7%)	159 (7.1%)	53	165^th of 458 public high schools	64.0%		56	139^th of 442 public high schools	68.6%	26	40.3	27.2	47.1	48.3								$7,176	$107	$7,069
Laney High School	Public	9-12	1339 Laney Walker Blvd	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 823-6900	684	44	15.7	98.0%	17 (2.5%)	639 (93.4%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	8	429^th of 458 public high schools	6.3%		8.3	421^st of 442 public high schools	4.8%	8	6.7	6.1	14.6	7.6								$10,385	$978	$9,407
Davidson Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	615 12th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 823-6924	716	46	15.7	26.4%	286 (39.9%)	316 (44.1%)	35 (4.9%)	36 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (5.7%)	94.4	8^th of 458 public high schools	98.3%		91.1	18^th of 442 public high schools	95.9%	10	88.3	90.1	83.3	68.2	88.5	91.7	97.9	75.2	81.7	81.3	87.5	$8,586	$509	$8,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside High School

Is Lakeside High School a good school?

Lakeside High School ranks 79^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lakeside High School?

Lakeside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : River Ridge Elementary
Elementary : South Columbia Elementary School
Elementary : Stevens Creek Elementary School
Middle : Lakeside Middle School
Middle : Stallings Island Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside High School?

Students at Lakeside High School are 56% White, 19% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lakeside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,940 students attended Lakeside High School.

What district is Lakeside High School in?

Columbia County

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