Lakeside High School
533 Blue Ridge Dr, Evans, GA 30809. 443 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 77% of them enrolled in college within a year.
30% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 69.4% of graduates to college; Lakeside High School sends 77%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Lakeside
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 49%Georgia private college 11.1%Out-of-state college 10.8%Georgia technical college 6.1%Career credential, working 0.7%Working, not in college 15.3%Not found in Georgia records 7%Share of the 443 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: College of Charleston, Cornell University, Hillsborough Community College, Limestone College, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Augusta University 77 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 University of Georgia 45 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Military College 33 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 33 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Augusta Technical College 27 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Evans High School (2.8 mi, 61.8% to college) · Westside High School (3.3 mi, 49.6% to college) · Greenbrier High School (6.3 mi, 79.9% to college) · Academy of Richmond County High School (7.0 mi, 54% to college) · Glenn Hills High School (7.8 mi, 29.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Columbia County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lakeside | Columbia County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 77% | 67.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,113 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 55.5% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lakeside High School graduates go to college?
- 77% of the Class of 2024 at Lakeside High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lakeside High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lakeside High School graduates are Augusta University, University of Georgia and Georgia Military College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lakeside High School?
- Lakeside High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lakeside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 39.3% of Lakeside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
