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#797 of 1,176 schools in SC
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
High School · Florence 03 · Lake City, SC
A Florence 03 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
P.O. Box 1239, Lake City, SC 29560
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,421
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Carolina AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence 03
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is listed in Florence 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is a public high school in Lake City, SC, part of Florence 03, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet serve?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet rank in SC?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet ranks #797 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet a charter school?
No, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet a Title I school?
No, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
100.0% of students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Florence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (843) 374-8685
- Area population (ZIP 29560)
- 12,284
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29560; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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