Public schools in Swansea, SC
6 open public schools with an address in Swansea, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,023
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Swansea public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Swansea, SC: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,023 students, an average of 504 per school. The largest campus is Swansea High (695 students), and the largest elementary school is Sandy Run School (559).
Lexington 04 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Swansea campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Swansea
Elementary schools in Swansea
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Lexington 04 | PK–KG | 495 | 13:1 | |
| Sandhills Elementary Lexington 04 | 03–04 | 491 | 13.1:1 | |
| Sandhills Primary Lexington 04 | 01–02 | 509 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sandy Run School Calhoun 01 | PK–08 | 559 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Swansea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High Lexington 04 | 09–12 | 695 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Swansea
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High Freshman Academy Lexington 04 | 09–09 | 274 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.7%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black24.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Swansea schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,023 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Swansea
How many public schools are in Swansea, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Swansea: 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,023 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Swansea?
Schools with an address in Swansea belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lexington 04 (5 schools), Calhoun 01 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Swansea?
Swansea High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Swansea, with 695 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Swansea?
No school with an address in Swansea is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Swansea schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Swansea public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Swansea guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities