Lakeside School (Closed 2020)

3550 Hwy 468 West, Building 25
Whitfield, MS 39193
Lakeside School serves 29 students in grades 1-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
45%
47%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(18-19)
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mississippi State Hospital School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Lakeside School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lakeside School?
29 students attend Lakeside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lakeside School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside School offer ?
Lakeside School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Lakeside School part of?
Lakeside School is part of Mississippi State Hospital School District.

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