Lakeside Middle School vs. South Forsyth Middle School
Should you attend Lakeside Middle School or South Forsyth Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Forsyth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,477 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,411 students in grades 6-8, South Forsyth Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,477 students
1,411 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#23 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
477
402
Grade 7 Students
524
499
Grade 8 Students
476
510
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
40%
50%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
43%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
