- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Swansea, SC
Swansea High
Federal NCES profile for Swansea High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450279000752
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swansea High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swansea High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swansea High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Swansea High held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 450279000752 · Swansea, SC High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students)
Swansea High held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swansea High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Swansea High
695 students
- Frances F. Mac
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
515 students
- Sandhills Prim
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Lexington Four
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- Sandhills Elem
Sandhills Elementary
491 students
What this shows Swansea High reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swansea High compares
Swansea High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Swansea High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swansea High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances F. Mack Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swansea High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Swansea
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swansea High
How many students attend Swansea High?
Swansea High has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swansea, SC. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansea High?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansea High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swansea High?
100.0% of students at Swansea High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swansea High?
The largest demographic group at Swansea High is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swansea High?
Swansea High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swansea High rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Swansea High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swansea on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 04?
Besides Swansea High, Lexington 04 also operates Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students), Sandhills Primary (509 students), and Sandhills Middle (495 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.