Bamberg-Ehrhardt High vs J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
Bamberg · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Lake City · Public high · Grades 7–12
385 students
| Measure | Bamberg-Ehrhardt High Bamberg, South Carolina | J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet Lake City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 228 | #187 of 228 |
| National rank | #2376 of 16,910 | #10546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 383 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bamberg | Lake City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bamberg-Ehrhardt High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 41.7).
- •Bamberg-Ehrhardt High does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is the larger school with 385 students compared with 383.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bamberg-Ehrhardt High better than J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High ranks higher (73.8 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bamberg-Ehrhardt High and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Bamberg and Lake City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High: 383. J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bamberg-Ehrhardt High and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet rank in South Carolina?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is 61st of 228 and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 187th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).