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#721 of 1,176 schools in SC
Swansea High Freshman Academy
School · Lexington 04 · Swansea, SC
A Lexington 04 school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1195 I. W. Hutto Road, Swansea, SC 29160
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swansea High Freshman Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swansea High Freshman Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swansea), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,305
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 694 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lexington 04
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swansea High Freshman Academy is listed in Lexington 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swansea High Freshman Academy
Swansea High Freshman Academy is a public school in Swansea, SC, part of Lexington 04, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-9th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swansea High Freshman Academy
What grades does Swansea High Freshman Academy serve?
Swansea High Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Swansea High Freshman Academy?
Swansea High Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansea High Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansea High Freshman Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swansea High Freshman Academy rank in SC?
Swansea High Freshman Academy ranks #721 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Swansea High Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Swansea High Freshman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Swansea High Freshman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swansea High Freshman Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Swansea High Freshman Academy a charter school?
No, Swansea High Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swansea High Freshman Academy a Title I school?
No, Swansea High Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swansea High Freshman Academy?
100.0% of students at Swansea High Freshman Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (803) 490-7006
- Area population (ZIP 29160)
- 7,196
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29160; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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