Enrollment
1,513
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
Lakeside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222003858
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222003858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 1,513 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 30% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,513 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumming's middle schools, it stands alongside Hendricks Middle School (1,376 students): Lakeside Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Lakeside Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lakeside Middle 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,513 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,513
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Asian 46.9%
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Lakeside Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Lakeside Middle School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hendricks Middle School
Standard public school
1,376 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle School
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has 1,513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle School?
6.3% of students at Lakeside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle School is Asian at 46.9% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cumming on the city page.
Is Lakeside Middle School a good school?
Lakeside Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Lakeside Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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