Best High Schools in Swansea, SC

High schools
4
Students
2,095
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Swansea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Calhoun County High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students

2. Pelion High

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students

3. Swansea High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students

Best Middle Schools in Swansea, SC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,649
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Swansea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Pelion Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students

2. Sandhills Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Swansea, SC

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,159
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Swansea, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Sandy Run School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students

2. Pelion Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

3. Sandhills Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 488 Students

4. Sandhills Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 506 Students

5. Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 554 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Swansea, SC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Swansea, SC has a total population of 6,674 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Swansea, SC

5,903

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Swansea, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swansea, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swansea, SC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,442 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Swansea, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Swansea, SC

How many schools are in Swansea, SC?

Swansea, SC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,903 students in total.

How do schools in Swansea perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Swansea score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Swansea meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Swansea?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Swansea, SC

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  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hammond Crossroads, SC

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pelion, SC

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Thor, SC

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Independents, SC

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
St. Matthews, SC

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Perry, SC

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fairview Crossroads, SC

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations