Lakeside High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atlanta, Georgia 30345 · DeKalb County
#104 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#7648 of 16,910 nationally
About Lakeside High School
Lakeside High School is a public high located in Atlanta, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,234 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 104th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,234.
There are 133 schools in Atlanta; Lakeside High School ranks 31st of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lakeside High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Lakeside High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,093 students · 698 m away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 1.0 km away
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 1.6 km away
Coralwood Education Center
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students · 2.0 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 2.0 km away
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 2.2 km away
Henderson Mill Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 2.7 km away
Dresden Elementary School
Chamblee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 2.8 km away
Druid Hills Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
985 students · 3.1 km away
Montclair Elementary School
Brookhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Harrison High School
Kennesaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
Jackson County High School
Hoschton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students
Mountain View High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,221 students
Newnan High School
Newnan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students
Grovetown High School
Grovetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,256 students
Tift County High School
Tifton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside High School a good school?
Lakeside High School has a Success Index (US) of 52.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #104 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lakeside High School rank in Georgia?
Lakeside High School ranks #104 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #7648 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School had 2,234 students in 2025.
Is Lakeside High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lakeside High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lakeside High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lakeside High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.