J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet vs Main Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Lake City · Public high · Grades 7–12
385 students
Main Street Elementary
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
318 students
| Measure | J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet Lake City, South Carolina | Main Street Elementary Lake City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 228 | #686 of 688 |
| National rank | #10546 of 16,910 | #49379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 385 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 10.3).
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.9).
- •J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is the larger school with 385 students compared with 318.
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. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet better than Main Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks higher (41.7 vs 10.3 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. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet: 385. Main Street Elementary: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 187th of 228 and Main Street Elementary is 686th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).