Dresden Elementary School vs Lakeside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dresden Elementary School
Chamblee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Lakeside High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,234 students
| Measure | Dresden Elementary School Chamblee, Georgia | Lakeside High School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,308 | #104 of 431 |
| National rank | #43001 of 50,301 | #7648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 2,234 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 2,234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Chamblee | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 22.9).
- •Lakeside High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 92.4%).
- •Dresden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.1).
- •Lakeside High School is the larger school with 2,234 students compared with 606.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dresden Elementary School better than Lakeside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dresden Elementary School and Lakeside High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chamblee and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dresden Elementary School: 606. Lakeside High School: 2,234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dresden Elementary School and Lakeside High School rank in Georgia?
Dresden Elementary School is 1037th of 1,308 and Lakeside High School is 104th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).