Frances F. Mack Intermediate vs Swansea High Freshman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Gaston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
515 students
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Swansea · Public other · Grades 9–9
274 students
| Measure | Frances F. Mack Intermediate Gaston, South Carolina | Swansea High Freshman Academy Swansea, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #237 of 248 | – |
| National rank | #14197 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 515 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Gaston | Swansea |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swansea High Freshman Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Swansea High Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 19%).
- •Frances F. Mack Intermediate does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Frances F. Mack Intermediate is the larger school with 515 students compared with 274.
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 Frances F. Mack Intermediate better than Swansea High Freshman Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Swansea High Freshman Academy?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Swansea in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate: 515. Swansea High Freshman Academy: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Swansea High Freshman Academy rank in South Carolina?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 237th of 248 and Swansea High Freshman Academy is unranked among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).