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Best Lake City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,941 students in Lake City, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 367 private students). 87% 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 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Gr: 3-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Carver Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Early Childhood Center
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Gr: PK-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake City, South Carolina

Lake City, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate (Closed 2023)
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Lake City College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2015)
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lake City High Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake City, SC?
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?
87% 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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