Very Good
#318 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 27% in state
Lake City High
High School · Florence 03 · Lake City, SC
A Florence 03 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1569, Lake City, SC 29560
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake City High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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
How we rate schools
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Where Lake City High 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| The Carolina AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 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
- #1 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
Lake City High is listed in Florence 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake City High
Lake City High is a public high school in Lake City, SC, part of Florence 03, serving approximately 552 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake City High
What grades does Lake City High serve?
Lake City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake City High?
Lake City High has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake City High rank in SC?
Lake City High ranks #318 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lake City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lake City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake City High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake City High a charter school?
No, Lake City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake City High a Title I school?
No, Lake City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake City High?
100.0% of students at Lake City High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Florence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (843) 374-3321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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