Enrollment
1,861
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130141002025
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside High School
Lakeside High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Evans, Georgia, enrolling 1,861 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,861 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 459 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,861 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 61 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evans's high schools, it stands alongside Greenbrier High School (1,935 students): Lakeside High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 20.4:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Greenbrier High School (1,935 students) alongside Lakeside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia County, which includes Lakeside High School.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeside High School a good school?
Lakeside High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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