Lancaster High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lancaster, South Carolina 29720 · Lancaster 01
#175 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#9234 of 16,910 nationally
About Lancaster High
Lancaster High is a public high located in Lancaster, in the Lancaster 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 175th of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,390.
There are 14 schools in Lancaster; Lancaster High ranks 8th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lancaster High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Lancaster High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 584 m away
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students · 985 m away
Clinton Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 1.1 km away
South Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 2.9 km away
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 3.0 km away
A. R. Rucker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students · 3.9 km away
Erwin Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 4.0 km away
McDonald Green Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 8.2 km away
Buford Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students · 14 km away
Buford Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Greer High
Greer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
Bluffton High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
Wilson High
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students
Colleton County High
Walterboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
South Aiken High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students
Laurens District 55 High
Laurens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster High a good school?
Lancaster High has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #175 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lancaster High rank in South Carolina?
Lancaster High ranks #175 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #9234 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lancaster High?
Lancaster High had 1,390 students in 2025.
Is Lancaster High a elementary school or a high school?
Lancaster High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lancaster High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lancaster High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.