D
Needs Improvement
42/100

J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 319 Carlisle Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 46% · Math 32% proficient · 16th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
406
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 13th percentile, math 18th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts15th percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading -19 pts, math -20 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading -18 pts, math -19 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 319 Carlisle Street
City Lake City
ZIP Code 29560
District 4502190
NCES School ID 450219001709
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29560

Understanding the community around J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,141
Per Capita Income $27,864
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School or Higher 85.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,600
Median Rent $692
Owner-Occupied 59.0%
Renter-Occupied 41.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.1%
Black 45.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
Two or More Races 3.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 406
Teachers (FTE) 30.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet has 406 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet serve?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet receive per student?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet receives $15,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet in 29560 ▼
Avg Home Value
$131,373
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
41.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026