Lakeside High School

Lakeside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
533 Blue Ridge Dr,  Evans, GA
Columbia County Schools
3.8
3.4
1,909 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
3.53
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
435:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
55.7%
Black
18.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
6.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 532 Students
Augusta University 363 Students
Georgia Southern University 332 Students
Georgia State University 246 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 226 Students
Mercer University 168 Students
Georgia College & State University 164 Students
Emory University 162 Students
Kennesaw State University 138 Students
University of South Carolina 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 165 Students
Business 117 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Computer Science 65 Students
Mechanical Engineering 59 Students
Chemistry 53 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 300 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/23/2024
Lakeside is one of the best high school's in the county. I has good academics, opportunities for students, and allows them to excel.
4.0 Senior
8/17/2023
I like Lakeside a lot the teachers and admin are absolutely wonderful. The students are so kind and caring. Lakeside also has the best art program in the county and we have a really good golf and tennis team. Lakeside staff has made sure to reach out to me to make sure I always have the support I need. Lakeside High School is a wonderful school and I would definitely recommend coming here.
5.0 Alum
5/18/2023
Councilors, teachers, coaches and principals want every student to succeed and will go above and beyond to provide the assistance that they can. Great sports facilities and academic resources. I would recommend it to anyone in the area. Very safe as well never once did I feel unsafe while attending.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
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.
2.0 parent
4/20/2025
Lakeside High School offers AP and IB classes. Special Education services lack accountability and implementation. The school building is overcrowded; however, it is under construction to add classrooms. Safety is relative to other schools in the county.

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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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,909 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 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, 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 $289,191. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evans High School, Westside High School, Augusta Christian Schools, 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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