For the 2025-26 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 Public Schools in Santee, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 9-12
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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