For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 692 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 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Santee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Santee, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Marion High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 (2026)
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 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 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 92% 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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