Serving 674 students in grades 9-12, Swansea High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swansea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Swansea High School's student population of 674 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swansea High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swansea High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swansea High School's ranking?
Swansea High School is ranked #557 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Swansea High School often compared to?
Swansea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelion High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swansea High School?
The graduation rate of Swansea High School is 78%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Swansea High School?
674 students attend Swansea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Swansea High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swansea High School?
Swansea High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swansea High School offer ?
Swansea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swansea High School part of?
Swansea High School is part of Lexington 04 School District.
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