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3 schools in Santee

South Carolina · Public K-12

Of all public K-12 schools in South Carolina, 3 sit inside Santee city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,193 students (1 middle and 2 high).

7-year change in Santee

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,193
+466 (+64%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
+1 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 7%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
86%
was 90%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lake Marion High SchoolHigh09-12692
Lake Marion MiddleMiddle06-08501
Lake Marion Technology CenterHigh09-120

About Santee

Santee, South Carolina is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,193 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Santee average about 398 students each, 38% below the South Carolina norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,193 students, climbed 64% from the 727 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Santee gained 1 school, going from 1 to 2. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment contracted from 90% to 86%.

On allk12, the community for Santee discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Santee, South Carolina?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Santee, with a combined enrollment of about 1,193.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Santee?
Santee has 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Santee?
Lake Marion High School is the largest public school in Santee by enrollment, with approximately 692 students.
What school districts serve Santee?
Santee public schools are operated by Orangeburg.
What grade levels do public schools in Santee cover?
Public schools in Santee serve students from grade 6 through grade 12.