Druid Hills High School vs. Lakeside High School
Should you attend Druid Hills High School or Lakeside High 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
Druid Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Lakeside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,358 students in grades 9-12, Druid Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,358 students
2,141 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#956 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
713
Grade 10 Students
352
567
Grade 11 Students
315
448
Grade 12 Students
295
413
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
42%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
32%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
