For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,941 students in Lake City, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 382 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lake City, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, SC are Lake City High School, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake City, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Grades: 3-6
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Carver Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Grades: 7-8
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Lake City, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6
| 266 students
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake City, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, SC include Lake City High School, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet and Main Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake City?
5 public schools are located in Lake City.
What percentage of students in Lake City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lake City are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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