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 1,526 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 17:1 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 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,395 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 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,526 students
1,395 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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
492
469
Grade 7 Students
505
418
Grade 8 Students
529
508
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
46%
53%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
38%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
