Very Good
#284 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 24% in state
Lake Marion High School
High School · Orangeburg · Santee, SC
An Orangeburg high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3656 Tee Vee Road, Santee, SC 29142
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Marion High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 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 Marion High School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santee), 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
$50,673
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Orangeburg
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-bowman Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Branchville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Edisto HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 661 | Compare → |
| Hunter-kinard-tyler HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 230 | 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.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #6 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Marion High School is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Marion High School
Lake Marion High School is a public high school in Santee, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 701 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Marion High School
What grades does Lake Marion High School serve?
Lake Marion High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Marion High School?
Lake Marion High School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Marion High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Marion High School rank in SC?
Lake Marion High School ranks #284 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lake Marion High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Marion High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Marion High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Marion High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lake Marion High School a charter school?
No, Lake Marion High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Marion High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Marion High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Marion High School?
100.0% of students at Lake Marion High School 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (803) 854-9213
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29142)
- 4,658
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 29142; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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