Druid Hills High School vs. Lakeside High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Druid Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
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 1,468 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 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 2,234 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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,468 students
2,234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
132 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#870 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Graduation Rate
83%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
423
647
Grade 10 Students
369
585
Grade 11 Students
363
519
Grade 12 Students
313
483
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
44%
% Black
39%
19%
% White
30%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%