For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 701 students in Santee, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Santee, SC is Lake Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santee, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Santee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Santee, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Marion High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Santee, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3656 Tee Vee Road
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-9213
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-9213
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Marion Technology Center
Vocational School
3656 Tee Vee Road
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-9213
Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-9213
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santee, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Santee, SC include Lake Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santee?
2 public high schools are located in Santee.
What is the racial composition of students in Santee?
Santee public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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