Lake Marion High School serves 679 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lake Marion High School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lake Marion High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
87%
32%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Marion High School often compared to?
Lake Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edisto High School, Orangeburg Wilkinson High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Lake Marion High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Marion High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lake Marion High School?
679 students attend Lake Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake Marion High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Marion High School?
Lake Marion High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Marion High School offer ?
Lake Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Marion High School part of?
Lake Marion High School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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