For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,035 students in 29560, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 382 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 29560, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29560, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 29560 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 29560, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
Magnet 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
| 592 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
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School
Magnet 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
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
29560, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J. Paul Truluck Intermediate (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Grades: 6
| 266 students
Lake City College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
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 29560, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29560, 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 29560?
5 public schools are located in 29560.
What percentage of students in 29560 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29560 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29560?
29560 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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