- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake City, SC
Lake City High
Federal NCES profile for Lake City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450219000458
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City High has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Lake City High shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 450219000458 · Lake City, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Elementary (389 students)
Lake City High shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows Lake City High reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City High compares
Lake City High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.0%
White 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Lake City High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake City High
How many students attend Lake City High?
Lake City High has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake City, SC. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City High is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake City High?
100.0% of students at Lake City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City High?
The largest demographic group at Lake City High is African American at 80.0% of enrollment, in Lake City, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City High?
Lake City High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City High rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides Lake City High, Florence 03 also operates Scranton Elementary (389 students), J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students), and Lake City Early Childhood Center (357 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.