Lake View High

Lake View High, an intimate senior high in Lake View, South Carolina, part of Dillon 04, serves 483 students, covering grades 6 through 12. That puts it 49% smaller than the typical public school in South Carolina, which averages around 953 students.

Across the 8 schools in Dillon 04 (4,664 students total), Lake View High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Lake View High reports that 49% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 37% Black, 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 2% Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Lake View High has 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Lake View High tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Dillon County put median household earnings sit near $46,605, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 23%. Lake View High is one of 13 public schools in Dillon County (combined enrollment of about 6,156 students).

Nearest neighbor: Lake View Elementary, around 1.0 miles off.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lake View High has decreased 8%, going from 527 students in 2018 to 483 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.5:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.