Lake Marion High School

Lake Marion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3656 Tee Vee Rd,  Santee, SC
Orangeburg County School District
3.6
3.0
692 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
450
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
19
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
85.4%
White
7.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 175 Students
South Carolina State University 165 Students
Francis Marion University 151 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 150 Students
Claflin University 148 Students
Coastal Carolina University 138 Students
Clemson University 133 Students
College of Charleston 117 Students
Winthrop University 111 Students
Charleston Southern University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 68 Students
Business 59 Students
Biology 37 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Small Business Management 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 17 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 177 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2025
Four years at lake Marion was an absolute legendary experience. I got to try new activities, new programs and so much more. I will forever love lake Marion
5.0 Senior
9/30/2025
Being a student at Lake Marion High honestly feels like being part of a family. We all know each other, and there's a lot of school pride whether it's in the classroom, on the field, or just in the hallways. The teachers actually care and push us to do our best, and the support from friends makes it feel like we're all growing together.
5.0 Senior
11/26/2024
my review on lake marion high school is we can be better but we are improving each and every day so it's getting better with sports and everything so i'm loving how we are improving so fast just in a short time and we only been around for 20 years so that's a said a lot about us but we need a lot to improve and it will get done by the help of the community and the kids and the teachers and everyone else at that school it will not be easy be we figure out a way to take it one step at a time and be great school for the next generation of kids coming through lake marion i would love to come back and help once i i am done with college and would love to bring new things to lake marion and build the sports department up to what it once was i would love to see kids get offers and anything's for other schools and just want to see the athletes have a bright future and just make it to there dreams and make it to there goals because a lot of kids didn't reach there goals in my class.i love lmths.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
12/12/2011
Ok so i attend Lake Marion High School and honestly it is not a bad school yes we have problems here and there but for the most part i love my school especially our old and new principle. i was also one of those city kids that came to the country and thought it was the worst thing in the world. but...
3.0 parent
4/19/2010
Lake Marion is not the best school but it is equipped with mostly all that is needed. There is not one perfect school. Staff members should allow students to give their opinions. Its simple if the child is taught respect at home it will follow them into the school so lets not get into blaming school...
parent
4/8/2010
Decided to bring our student out of the city to the country in hopes that the location of the school and it's teachers dedication to helping promote the education of the child would help her get back on the right track. Boy was i wrong!! discipline was little to none. Rather than help the parent and...
1.0 parent
1/25/2010

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Lake Marion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santee, SC and is served by the Orangeburg County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 692 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Lake Marion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Marion Technology Center, Lake Marion Middle, and more. Learn more about what Santee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Marion High School.

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