Serving 406 students in grades 6-12, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet's student population of 406 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
46%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet's ranking?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet is ranked #769 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet?
The graduation rate of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet?
406 students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet students are Black, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet offer ?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet part of?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet is part of Florence 03 School District.
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