Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Lakewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakewood High School?
The graduation rate of Lakewood High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
481 students attend Lakewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lakewood High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakewood High School offer ?
Lakewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakewood High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 481 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
