Lakeside Middle School: Serving Grades 6-8 in Evans, GA (2026 List)

About Lakeside Middle School

Lakeside Middle School, located at 527 Blue Ridge Dr., Evans, GA 30809, serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is a public middle school operating within the Columbia County School District. The school enrolls a little over 523 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio close to 13:1. Published enrollment figures show the student body is made up of roughly 52% boys and 48% girls. Recent state assessment results showed about 42% of students were proficient in math, while nearly 38% met proficiency standards in reading. Along with core academic classes, students can participate in athletics, band, chorus, STEM activities, and elective programs throughout the school year. Many students continue into nearby Columbia County high schools after eighth grade, with the Lakeside feeder pattern remaining well known locally for strong academic participation. In Evans, home prices near the Blue Ridge Drive area are commonly found from the mid-$300Ks to the $500Ks, with some newer developments and larger homes priced higher. With good performance across both math and reading, Lakeside Middle School continues to stand out for families researching some of the top middle schools in Georgia.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 38% in Reading.

42

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

523

Total Students

$62692

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 47.61%

Asian 5.35%

Hispanic 12.81%

Black 24.86%

Two+ Races 8.41%

Native Am. 0%

White

47.61%

Asian

5.35%

Hispanic

12.81%

Black

24.86%

Two+ Races

8.41%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 523

48.37%

253 Female

51.63%

270 Male

Student Population

523 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

348 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lakeside Middle School Contact Information

Address

527 Blue Ridge Dr, Evans, GA, 30809

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Phone

(706) 855-6900

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Website

http://www.ccboe.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lakeside Middle School is one of just 13 Georgia schools to receive a STEM certification from the state’s board of education. It's the result of four years of work on a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math. Lakeside is a STEM certified school that has added to its extracurricular offerings a robotics team, an e-cyber group and an award-winning eco-team. The school is also known their award winning band program and consistently high academics.

FAQ

Q1. What is the first thing students see at Lakeside Middle School?

Ans. Lakeside Middle School follows a middle grades schedule with rotating classes, electives and multiple teachers throughout the day.

Q2. Are there advanced classes at Lakeside Middle School?

Ans. Yes. Lakeside Middle School provides accelerated academic opportunities in selected subject areas for qualifying middle grades students.

Q3. What is the technology like in the classroom at Lakeside Middle School?

Ans. Lakeside Middle School is part of regularly use of Chromebook devices and digital learning platforms for assignments and instructional activities.

Q4. Does Lakeside Middle School have music programs?

Ans. Lakeside Middle School band and chorus students perform at concerts and school community programs on a regular basis.

Q5. How do parents get information from Lakeside Middle School?

Ans. The district’s online family portal generally provides attendance, grades, and notices from the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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