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Swansea High School

Swansea, SC


Swansea High School
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC  29160
Phone: 803-490-7007
Lexington County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 945
Type: Regular School
Swansea High School

Swansea High School



Metro Area Ranking

#22
Metro Area High School Ranking: Swansea High School is ranked #22 out of 25 of the best high schools in Columbia and surrounding areas (12th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 high schools.

State Ranking

#155
Statewide High School Ranking: Swansea High School is ranked #155 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (14th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Swansea High School is a 2-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Lexington County, SC. Swansea High School has an enrollment of approximately 945 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 13 9th 17.0
Math 15.6 16th 18.0
Reading 15.3 14th 19.2
Science 15.6 14th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Swansea High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 67.30 77.62
Algebra 1 52.96 69.07
Biology 1 50.33 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 456
Math 422
Composite Score 878
SAT Participation Rate 61 %

Swansea High had an average SAT score of 878 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #134 out of 225 SC high schools (40th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Swansea High was 61% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 70% - Swansea High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 70% - Swansea High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Sandhills Elementary School
2.6 miles Swansea 3-4
Frances F. Mack Intermediate School
5.8 miles Gaston 5-6
Sandhills Middle School
5.9 miles Gaston 7-8
North Middle High School
8.1 miles North 6-12
Forts Pond Elementary School
8.9 miles Pelion PK-5
Pelion Middle School
9.1 miles Pelion 6-8
Dover Elementary School
9.1 miles North PK-5
Pelion Elementary School
9.3 miles Pelion PK-5
Pelion High School
9.3 miles Pelion 9-12
Sandy Run School
10.2 miles Swansea PK-8
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
12.0 miles West Columbia PK-5
Pine Ridge Middle School
12.2 miles West Columbia 6-8
Congaree Elementary School
12.3 miles West Columbia 2-5
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
14.2 miles Lexington PK-5
White Knoll High School
14.3 miles Lexington 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Sandhills Elementary School
2.6 miles 3-4
Frances F. Mack Intermediate School
5.8 miles 5-6
Sandhills Middle School
5.9 miles 7-8
North Middle High School
8.1 miles 6-12
Forts Pond Elementary School
8.9 miles PK-5
Pelion Middle School
9.1 miles 6-8
Dover Elementary School
9.1 miles PK-5
Pelion Elementary School
9.3 miles PK-5
Pelion High School
9.3 miles 9-12
Sandy Run School
10.2 miles PK-8
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
12.0 miles PK-5
Pine Ridge Middle School
12.2 miles 6-8
Congaree Elementary School
12.3 miles 2-5
Saxe Gotha Elementary School
14.2 miles PK-5
White Knoll High School
14.3 miles 9-12