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Lakeside High School

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Lakeside High School ranks 42 nd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, AR, is a high-performing public school serving 1,107 students in grades 8 through 12, and it stands out as a top-tier choice in the region due to its consistent academic excellence, low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, and a notably low rate of economically disadvantaged students (36.95% free/reduced lunch) compared to nearby schools like Hot Springs World Class High School and Mountain Pine High School, both of which have 100% free/reduced lunch rates.

Lakeside consistently ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas high schools, with its district, the LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland), ranked 18th out of 251 districts statewide. The school achieves strong academic results despite spending the least per student ($11,626) among its peers, showcasing exceptional efficiency. Its graduation rate is a stable 94.8%, significantly outpacing the state average of 88.9% and far exceeding its main rival, Lake Hamilton High School, which has a graduation rate of 87.4% and a higher dropout rate of 3.3% versus Lakeside's 0.4%. However, a notable weakness is Algebra proficiency, where only 18% of students are proficient, well below the state average of 36.9%, suggesting a specific curriculum challenge.

Lakeside's high Geometry scores are driven by accelerated 9th graders (82.5% proficient), while 10th graders lag at 25.3%, indicating a tracking system that boosts overall averages. The school's low poverty rate and strong parental support provide a distinct advantage, contrasting sharply with neighboring schools like Malvern High School (73.52% free/reduced lunch) and Cutter-Morning Star High School (66.16%), which face greater challenges. Overall, Lakeside offers a stable, high-quality education with a focus on efficiency and student success, making it a standout choice for families in the Hot Springs area.

1,107

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,626

Per pupil spending ?

36.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2871 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901

(501) 262-1530

District: LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)

Feeder schools for Lakeside High School:

Elementary:	Lakeside Intermediate School
	Lakeside Primary School
Middle:	Lakeside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Hispanic:

13.1%

African American:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (48% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Worth a look

!Algebra scores 19 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg39%

42^nd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 251LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2021	74.6	59 of 330	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.1	45 of 319	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	62 of 318	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	78.2	36 of 315	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	65.9	91 of 312	70.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	42 of 293	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	30 of 291	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	78.3	35 of 305	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	89.9	18 of 295	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	25 of 282	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	76.6	42 of 290	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	29 of 282	89.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	15 of 263	94.3%	★★★★★
2017	83.2	25 of 264	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	83.7	29 of 269	89.2%	★★★★☆
2015	78.7	18 of 267	93.3%	★★★★★
2014	83.0	12 of 268	95.5%	★★★★★
2013	81.6	14 of 271	94.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology57%+15 vs state

Reading51%+10 vs state

Geometry50%+24 vs state

English Language Arts48%+9 vs state

Algebra18%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)				ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside High School	Public	8-12	2871 Malvern Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 262-1530	1,107	104	10.5	36.9%	781 (70.6%)	80 (7.2%)	145 (13.1%)	23 (2.1%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.5%)	74.8	42^nd of 293 public high schools	85.7%		80.5	30^th of 291 public high schools	89.7%	12			48.7	47.3	48.0			53.0	47.7	50.6					18.5	18.0	82.5	25.3		50.5				82.2	40.4	57.5	$11,626	$510	$11,116
Cutter-Morning Star High School	Public	7-12	2801 Spring Street	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Cutter Morning Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-2414	331	31	10.6	66.2%	241 (72.8%)	12 (3.6%)	49 (14.8%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	38.7	198^th of 293 public high schools	32.4%		35.6	201^st of 291 public high schools	30.9%	3	37.5	41.8	28.6	34.0	36.2	37.5	42.9	28.6	40.0	38.1	25.1	31.1	28.0	54.6	10.3	22.5		12.5		13.1	33.3	44.6	39.5		28.2	24.3	$15,067	$3,311	$11,756
Hot Springs World Class High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	10-12	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(501) 624-5286	759	73	10.3	100.0%	211 (27.8%)	271 (35.7%)	192 (25.3%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.6%)	49.9	157^th of 293 public high schools	46.4%		38.2	187^th of 291 public high schools	35.7%	30				38.1	38.1				41.3	41.3								43.1	7.4	16.1					27.0	27.5	$18,164	$1,883	$16,281
Fountain Lake Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4207 Park Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 701-1700	368	40	9.1	46.7%	306 (83.2%)	5 (1.4%)	33 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)								(n/a)																											$17,985	$1,374	$16,611
National Park Technology Center	Public	9-12	101 College Dr	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	National Park Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9314	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Magnet Cove High School	Public	7-12	472 Magnet School Road	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Magnet Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-5466	307	54	5.7	47.6%	277 (90.2%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	60.3	104^th of 293 public high schools	64.5%		54.6	115^th of 291 public high schools	60.5%	11	38.0	51.9	58.3	49.0	49.3	40.0	55.8	62.5	47.0	51.2	54.0	71.4	61.2	47.0	13.3	25.5	52.6	5.1		20.6	54.0	57.7	55.9	45.8		50.0	$14,340	$301	$14,039
Asu Three Rivers Career Center	Public	9-12	One College Cir	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Asu Three Rivers Career Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-3658	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Hamilton High School	Public	10-12	280 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 767-9311	936	49	18.4	60.6%	709 (75.7%)	34 (3.6%)	124 (13.2%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.3%)	82.2	21^st of 293 public high schools	92.8%		64.2	75^th of 291 public high schools	74.2%	54				48.0	47.8				49.1	48.9								35.0		35.0					46.2	46.0	$15,220	$1,462	$13,758
Mountain Pine High School	Public	7-12	726 Blakely Dam Road	Mountain Pine	71956	Garland County	Mountain Pine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-1540	285	46	6.1	100.0%	222 (77.9%)	15 (5.3%)	15 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.4%)	23 (8.1%)	25.6	240^th of 293 public high schools	18.1%		46.7	151^st of 291 public high schools	48.1%	89	21.8	14.3	23.7	25.0	21.7	26.0	14.3	26.4	25.0	23.7	13.1	12.5	12.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.3		2.1	28.2	14.3	23.0		42.8	42.1	$14,180	$1,771	$12,409
Malvern High School	Public	9-12	525 E Highland Ave	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-6905	559	65	8.6	73.5%	252 (45.1%)	178 (31.8%)	71 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.5%)	48.9	160^th of 293 public high schools	45.4%		37.9	189^th of 291 public high schools	35.1%	29			36.7	29.6	33.2			46.1	33.6	40.0					26.2	26.2	67.9	15.3		28.1				79.3	18.3	34.0	$13,677	$2,065	$11,612

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside High School

What district is Lakeside High School in?

LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)

Is Lakeside High School a good school?

Lakeside High School ranks 42^nd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeside High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,107 students attended Lakeside High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside High School?

Students at Lakeside High School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Lakeside High School?

Lakeside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakeside Intermediate School
Elementary : Lakeside Primary School
Middle : Lakeside Middle School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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