At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Lake City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Florence 03. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.3%) and Black (41.8%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.3%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black41.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Florence 03
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake City High
High · Grades 09–12
492 reported students
Scranton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
389 reported students
Lake City Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–02
357 reported students
J. C. Lynch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
Main Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
318 reported students
Ronald E. McNair Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
275 reported students
Public schools near J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald E. McNair Junior High Middle · Florence 03 | 07–08 | 275 | 0.4 mi |
| Main Street Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | 03–06 | 318 | 1 mi |
| Lake City High High · Florence 03 | 09–12 | 492 | 1 mi |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–02 | 357 | 1.2 mi |
| Scranton Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–06 | 389 | 2.8 mi |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary Elementary · Florence 03 | PK–06 | 353 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
What grades does J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet serve?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Florence 03.
How many students attend J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 482 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 385 students and 28.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet in?
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet is part of Florence 03, based in Lake City, SC, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ronald E. McNair Junior High (0.4 mi), Main Street Elementary (1 mi), Lake City High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.