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Lake High School

Q: Is Lake High School a good school?

Lake High School ranks 54 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 76% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Lake High School serves 231 students in grades 9-12 in the small rural community of Lake, Mississippi, as part of the Scott County School District. Despite nearly 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has climbed dramatically in state rankings—from the 31st percentile in 2021-2022 to the 76th percentile (4-star rating) in 2025-2026. It is the top-performing high school in the Scott County district and outranks most nearby schools, with only Union High School finishing higher.

Academically, Lake stands out among nearby high schools. Its Biology End-of-Course exam results are exceptional, with 74% proficiency in the most recent year compared to the state average of 63.1%—far ahead of Forest High School (55.1%), Newton High School (61.7%), and Morton High School (47.0%). Lake also performs well in Algebra I (71.7% vs. 66.0% statewide) and English II (56.1% vs. 49.3% statewide). Test scores have been consistently strong across the past several years, making Lake a standout academic performer in a high-poverty context.

However, Lake faces significant challenges that parents should know about. Chronic absenteeism is very high at 54.8%, more than double the state average of 23.9%, and the highest among all nearby schools. The graduation rate also dropped to 80.9% in 2024-2025, below the state average of 89.2% and well below most neighboring schools. Additionally, the student-to-teacher ratio jumped to 20.8, up from 12.6 the previous year, which could signal staffing pressures. These issues are worth monitoring, but the school's strong academic results suggest a dedicated staff and a solid foundation to build on.

231

Students ?

20.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,946

Per pupil spending ?

98.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

24442 Hwy 80
Lake, MS 39092

(601) 775-3248

District: Scott County School District

Feeder schools for Lake High School:

Elementary:	Lake Elementary School
Middle:	Lake Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

African American:

43.7%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (66% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Mississippi high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Mississippi average (81% vs 89%)

!High chronic absenteeism (55% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg60%

54^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Scott County School District

54^th of 134Scott County School District among Mississippi districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	54 of 224	75.9%	★★★★☆
2025	58.8	106 of 232	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.0	89 of 228	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.8	134 of 226	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.4	157 of 228	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.1	123 of 231	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.2	190 of 233	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.2	120 of 233	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	62.9	78 of 237	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.2	131 of 231	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.0	123 of 226	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Biology74%+11 vs state

Algebra I72%+6 vs state

English II56%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)			MAAP Mathematics (2026)			MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP 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	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Lake High School	Public	9-12	24442 Hwy 80	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3248	231	11	20.8	98.7%	107 (46.3%)	101 (43.7%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	71.9	54^th of 224 public high schools	75.9%		58.8	106^th of 232 public high schools	54.3%	52							71.7	56.1		74.0	$13,946
Forest High School	Public	9-12	511 Cleveland Street	Forest	39074	Scott County	Forest Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 469-3255	438	32	13.5	86.8%	34 (7.8%)	185 (42.2%)	208 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	25.6	168^th of 224 public high schools	25.0%		14.6	198^th of 232 public high schools	14.7%	30							39.8	37.8		55.1	$12,983
Forest Scott County Vocational Technical Center	Public	8-12	521 Cleveland Street	Forest	39074	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 469-2913	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Newton High School	Public	9-12	201 W. First Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-2232	237	24	9.8	79.3%	4 (1.7%)	219 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	48.8	117^th of 224 public high schools	47.8%		21.2	179^th of 232 public high schools	22.8%	62							77.3	37.0		61.7	$14,802
Newton Municipal Career Center	Public	8-12	203 W. First Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 683-6338	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Newton County Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	15935 Highway 15 North	Decatur	39327	Newton County	Newton County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 635-4138	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Newton County High School	Public	6-12	16255 Hwy 503	Decatur	39327	Newton County	Newton County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 635-4261	768	65	11.7	48.0%	521 (67.8%)	161 (21.0%)	18 (2.3%)	6 (0.8%)	54 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	71.2	59^th of 224 public high schools	73.7%		61.9	95^th of 232 public high schools	59.1%	36	60.7	32.3	65.1	60.7	59.4	84.9	85.4	52.0	85.8	68.7	$11,761
Leake County High School	Public	7-12	220 Spruce Street	Walnut Grove	39189	Leake County	Leake County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 253-2393	266	23	11.8	99.6%	33 (12.4%)	204 (76.7%)	19 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	18.5	188^th of 224 public high schools	16.1%		46.1	129^th of 232 public high schools	44.4%	59		27.0	35.0		35.1	30.0	43.7	34.2	30.0	46.5	$15,296
Morton High School	Public	9-12	238 East Fourth Avenue	Morton	39117	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 732-8086	476	31	15.6	99.4%	144 (30.3%)	130 (27.3%)	175 (36.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	21.8	178^th of 224 public high schools	20.5%		46.3	127^th of 232 public high schools	45.3%	51							53.1	32.8		47.0	$10,843
Union High School	Public	9-12	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Neshoba County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-8257	280	30	9.2	98.9%	205 (73.2%)	65 (23.2%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	82.8	24^th of 224 public high schools	89.3%		84.2	24^th of 232 public high schools	89.7%								86.7	59.4		78.1	$14,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake High School

Is Lake High School a good school?

Lake High School ranks 54^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Lake High School.

What schools feed into Lake High School?

Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Elementary School
Middle : Lake Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lake High School?

Students at Lake High School are 46% White, 44% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Lake High School in?

Scott County School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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