Lakeside High School

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Lakeside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
533 Blue Ridge Dr,  Evans, GA
Columbia County Schools
3.8
3.3
1,861 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dorcas Powell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
435:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
54.4%
Black
16.4%
Asian
12.5%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
6.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 550 Students
Augusta University 391 Students
Georgia Southern University 333 Students
Georgia State University 251 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 239 Students
Mercer University 162 Students
Georgia College & State University 161 Students
Emory University 160 Students
Kennesaw State University 149 Students
University of South Carolina 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 174 Students
Business 132 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Computer Science 68 Students
Mechanical Engineering 65 Students
Chemistry 56 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 292 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/18/2025
the best is that there are a lot of different programs and levels of rigorous courses to choose from. the worst thus far is the cafeteria food
5.0 Junior
10/1/2025
Lakeside is a great School. i've been impressed with the opportunities that has given me. There are tons of AP courses and other challenging classes for students to choose from in addition to this the extracurriculars are good with more clubs than I've even counted many of which are run by passionate students. lakeside overall has been a great school.
3.0 Alum
8/4/2025
Overall, this school did not quite prepare students for a college level learning load. It is majorly up to a student and their motivation to succeed in order to benefit from the tools offered by the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 20 Reviews
1.0 student
4/3/2026
Would completely recommend a private school. Some teachers are nice, others just don't care, and others care too much acting like their job is a Jail Warden, or even as far as a drill sergeant. Teachers constantly overload students with new packets and projects daily that students can't keep on with...
5.0 parent
7/24/2025
I am the parent of a rising senior who has been at Lakeside all years, including through COVID. School is what your teenager makes of it. My kid has had a great learning experience at Lakeside, more opportunity than where we used to live in another state. At Lakeside there is an opportunity for stud...
1.0 student
6/18/2025
this school actually sucks and ppl always be fighting.
5.0 student
5/14/2025
Good school good people. Would reccomend this school.

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Lakeside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Evans, GA, in the Martinez neighborhood, and is served by the Columbia County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,861 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Lakeside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $337,338. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evans High School, Augusta Christian Schools, Evans Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Evans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lakeside High School.

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