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Lake High School

High School · Scott Co School Dist · Lake, MS

A Scott Co School Dist high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2442 Hwy 80, Lake, MS 39092

  • Math 72% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism60%

Students at Lake High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,281

Median rent

$449/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–12Not available490Compare →
Scott Central Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–12Not available871Compare →
Sebastopol Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–12Not available684Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Scott Co School Dist

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake High School is listed in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake High School

Lake High School is a public high school in Lake, MS, part of Scott Co School Dist, serving approximately 205 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake High School

What grades does Lake High School serve?

Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake High School?

Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake High School rank in MS?

Lake High School ranks #609 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Lake High School a charter school?

No, Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake High School a Title I school?

No, Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake High School?

100.0% of students at Lake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 39092)
3,323
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39092; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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