Lakeside’s public schools outscore 79% of Florida districts
61% of students in Lakeside’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lakeside, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lakeside’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,782 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Johns Country Day School (private), Berean Christian Academy (private), Faith Christian Academy (private), Differentiated Learning Center (private) and Broach School-Free 2 Be Me (private) are in town. Clay Virtual Franchise, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lakeside’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Florida school districts, #89 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lakeside, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Lakeside
Lakeside Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 865 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
8th grade in Lakeside
Lakeside Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 865 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
9th grade in Lakeside · depends on your address
Orange Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,844 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,792 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
10th grade in Lakeside · depends on your address
Orange Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,844 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,792 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Orange Park
Lakeside’s public schools are run by Clay County School District, which also serves Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Orange Park and Penney Farms. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Lakeside vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Lakeside’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | A− | Clay County |
| Orange Park | A− | Clay County |
Every school in Lakeside
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Clay Virtual Instruction Program and Clay Virtual Academy).
Questions about Lakeside’s schools
Are Lakeside’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lakeside children attend outscore 79% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #89 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lakeside in?
Clay County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 39,116 students in 50 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lakeside kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Orange Park High School and Ridgeview High School.
What is Lakeside’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Clay County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Lakeside spend per student?
$10,782 in Clay County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lakeside?
Yes: St. Johns Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 486 students), Berean Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 81 students), Faith Christian Academy (religious, grades 1–12, 40 students), Differentiated Learning Center (special education, grades PK–12, 35 students) and Broach School-Free 2 Be Me (special education, grades 1–12, 9 students).
Parents talk
What Lakeside families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lakeside → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.