For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 701 students in Santee, SC.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Santee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Santee, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Marion High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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 schools in Santee, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Santee, SC include Lake Marion High School.
How many public schools are located in Santee?
2 public schools are located in Santee.
What is the racial composition of students in Santee?
Santee public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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