Chester Senior High vs Swansea High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Senior High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
Swansea High
Swansea · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | Chester Senior High Chester, South Carolina | Swansea High Swansea, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 228 | #216 of 228 |
| National rank | #7086 of 16,910 | #14805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 699 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| city | Chester | Swansea |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 22.8).
- •Chester Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Swansea High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Chester Senior High is the larger school with 699 students compared with 695.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Senior High better than Swansea High?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Senior High ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chester Senior High and Swansea High?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Chester and Swansea in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Senior High: 699. Swansea High: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Senior High and Swansea High rank in South Carolina?
Chester Senior High is 154th of 228 and Swansea High is 216th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).