Schools in Lake City, South Carolina (2025)
5 schools · 1,827 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 357.
Lake City, in South Carolina, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,827 students. By level there are 2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Lake City's schools is 357, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (41.7, lower 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Lake City Early Childhood Center (41.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Lake City High (38.1, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lake City High (492 students), J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students), Lake City Early Childhood Center (357 students).
Ranked schools in Lake City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 142J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science MagnetLake City · Public High32% Math proficiency · 385 students
- 242Lake City Early Childhood CenterLake City · Public Elementary– · 357 students
- 338Lake City HighLake City · Public High22% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 410Main Street ElementaryLake City · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 510Ronald E. McNair Junior HighLake City · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 275 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet Lake City · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 385 |
| 2 | Lake City Early Childhood Center Lake City · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | – | 357 |
| 3 | Lake City High Lake City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 4 | Main Street Elementary Lake City · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 10.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 5 | Ronald E. McNair Junior High Lake City · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 275 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lake City?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is the highest-ranked school in Lake City with a Success Index (US) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lake City?
Lake City has 5 schools (2 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle) educating 1,827 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lake City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lake City is 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.