J. C. Lynch Elementary vs Lake City High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. C. Lynch Elementary
Coward · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
Lake City High
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
492 students
| Measure | J. C. Lynch Elementary Coward, South Carolina | Lake City High Lake City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 688 | #194 of 228 |
| National rank | #34689 of 50,301 | #11435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Coward | Lake City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 35.9).
- •J. C. Lynch Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Lake City High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •J. C. Lynch Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Lake City High is the larger school with 492 students compared with 353.
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 J. C. Lynch Elementary better than Lake City High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake City High ranks higher (38.1 vs 35.9 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 J. C. Lynch Elementary and Lake City High?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Coward and Lake City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. C. Lynch Elementary: 353. Lake City High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. C. Lynch Elementary and Lake City High rank in South Carolina?
J. C. Lynch Elementary is 516th of 688 and Lake City High is 194th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).