- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Evans, GA
Lakeside High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130141002025
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lakeside High School held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.4 → 103.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130141002025 · Evans, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,861 enr · 17.4:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Lakeside High School held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.4 → 103.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lakeside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- This school
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- Grovetown Midd
Grovetown Middle School
1,067 students
What this shows Lakeside High School reports 1,861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,861 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,861
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
322
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 61 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 16.8%
Asian 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Lakeside High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grovetown Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Evans
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside High School
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has 1,861 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,940 (2022-23) → 1,909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside High School?
18.6% of students at Lakeside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside High School rank among high schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Lakeside High School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Evans High School (1,800 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.