D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Lake City High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 652 North Matthews Road, Lake City, SC 29560
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 52% · Math 22% proficient · 13th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
552
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%13/100reading 20th percentile, math 7th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs 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 proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−12 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White55%30%reading -22 pts, math -32 pts10th percentile (list)
Black52%22%reading -4 pts, math -20 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%22%reading -8 pts, math -24 pts14th 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 652 North Matthews Road
City Lake City
ZIP Code 29560
District 4502190
NCES School ID 450219000458
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29560

Understanding the community around Lake City High 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 Lake City High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 78.4%
White 13.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 552
Teachers (FTE) 34.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake City High?
Lake City High has a Repit School Score of 40 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lake City High?
Lake City High has 552 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Lake City High serve?
Lake City High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake City High receive per student?
Lake City High receives $15,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake City High 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