At a glance
Reported students
695
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Swansea High: 695 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Swansea High
Swansea High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Swansea. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington 04. NCES reports 695 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Swansea High
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.8%
- Hispanic24%
- Black19.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington 04
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
515 reported students
Sandhills Primary
Elementary · Grades 01–02
509 reported students
Sandhills Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
495 reported students
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
495 reported students
Sandhills Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–04
491 reported students
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
274 reported students
Public schools near Swansea High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High Freshman Academy Other · Lexington 04 | 09–09 | 274 | 1 mi |
| Sandhills Elementary Elementary · Lexington 04 | 03–04 | 491 | 2.5 mi |
| Sandhills Primary Elementary · Lexington 04 | 01–02 | 509 | 2.6 mi |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lexington 04 | PK–KG | 495 | 2.7 mi |
| North Middle/High High · Orangeburg | 06–12 | 227 | 8.1 mi |
| Pelion High High · Lexington 01 | 09–12 | 718 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Swansea High
What grades does Swansea High serve?
Swansea High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lexington 04.
How many students attend Swansea High?
Swansea High reported 695 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 659 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Swansea High?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 695 students and 52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Swansea High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Swansea High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 04 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Swansea High in?
Swansea High is part of Lexington 04, based in Swansea, SC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Swansea High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swansea High Freshman Academy (1 mi), Sandhills Elementary (2.5 mi), Sandhills Primary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.