For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 958 students in 29560, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29560, SC are Lake City High School and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29560 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29560, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29560 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public High Schools (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
29560, 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 high schools in 29560, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29560, SC include Lake City High School and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet.
How many public high schools are located in 29560?
2 public high schools are located in 29560.
What is the racial composition of students in 29560?
29560 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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