Lakeside High School
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345. 428 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 74.9% of them enrolled in college within a year.
47% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 63.8% of graduates to college; Lakeside High School sends 74.9%, 11 points more than expected.
The path from Lakeside
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 51.2%Georgia private college 4.7%Out-of-state college 15.7%Georgia technical college 3.3%Career credential, working 2.1%Working, not in college 7.9%Not found in Georgia records 15.2%Share of the 428 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: Alabama A & M University, Clemson University, Middle Tennessee State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. (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 Georgia State University 60 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 47 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 University of Georgia 42 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 26 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 Georgia College & State University 14 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 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: Tapestry Public Charter School (2.9 mi, 53.1% to college) · Cross Keys High School (3.1 mi, 37.7% to college) · Chamblee High School (3.9 mi, 76.3% to college) · Tucker High School (4.0 mi, 70.6% to college) · Druid Hills High School (4.0 mi, 69.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the DeKalb County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lakeside | DeKalb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 74.9% | 60.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 83.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,013 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 65.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lakeside High School graduates go to college?
- 74.9% 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 Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and University of Georgia. 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 83.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lakeside High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 43.9% of Lakeside High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
