For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,827 students in 29560, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 367 private students). 86% 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 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29560, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 3-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Ronald E. Mcnair Junior 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
Gr: 7-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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?
86% 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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