How is the commute from Lake, MS?

Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~55–60 minutes west via I-20 (about 50 miles).

Which school district serves Lake, MS?

Lake is served by Scott County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Lake

Lake is a small town (~475 residents) mostly in Scott County on the eastern side of the MSA, near the Newton County line. Like Forest, it grew up along the railroad — the town's founding and development were driven by the Southern Railway.

Lake railroad stationPhoto: Timothy Holdiness · CC BY 4.0

Historic marker for the Lake railroad depotPhoto: Ktkvtsh · CC BY 4.0

Home prices in Lake

Home prices in Lake vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Lake

Lake Railroad Station — National Register-listed 1890 Queen Anne depot.
Downtown Lake along the tracks.
Nearby Bienville National Forest.
Nearby Roosevelt State Park (Morton).

Commuting from Lake

Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~55–60 minutes west via I-20 (about 50 miles).

Schools in Lake

Public schools: Scott County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Lake FAQs

What is the housing market like in Lake, MS?
Home prices in Lake vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Lake, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~55–60 minutes west via I-20 (about 50 miles).
Which school district serves Lake, MS?
Lake is served by Scott County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

Schools

Scott County School District — NCES district profile

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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