J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet vs Whale Branch Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 177 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
Whale Branch Early College High
Seabrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students
| Measure | J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet Lake City, South Carolina | Whale Branch Early College High Seabrook, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #187 of 228 | #1 of 228 |
| National rank | #10546 of 16,910 | #207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | Lake City | Seabrook |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whale Branch Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 41.7).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •Whale Branch Early College High is the larger school with 390 students compared with 385.
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 Whale Branch Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Whale Branch Early College High ranks higher (90.7 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 J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet and Whale Branch Early College High?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Seabrook in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet: 385. Whale Branch Early College High: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet and Whale Branch Early College High rank in South Carolina?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 187th of 228 and Whale Branch Early College High is 1st of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).