Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lake High School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
49%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake High School's ranking?
Lake High School is ranked #390 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lake High School often compared to?
Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton High School, Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Lake High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lake High School?
221 students attend Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lake High School students are Black, 48% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake High School?
Lake High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake High School offer ?
Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake High School part of?
Lake High School is part of Scott Co School District.
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