Best Public Schools in Swansea, MA

The city of Swansea, Massachusetts is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve students from diverse backgrounds, though the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 91% to 94% across the different schools.

Among the standout schools in Swansea is Joseph Case High School, which is ranked 182 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.1% and a low dropout rate of 5.9%. Additionally, Joseph Case High School outperforms the Swansea district and state averages in MCAS Next Generation test scores for 10th grade in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Another standout is Joseph G. Luther Elementary School, which is ranked 517 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in MCAS Next Generation test scores for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

While the Swansea school district generally performs below the state averages in MCAS Next Generation test scores, the data reveals variations in performance across individual schools. The spending per student ranges from $13,430 to $17,591, with the highest spending at Mark G. Hoyle Elementary School. The student-teacher ratios also vary, from 11.8 to 17.2, with the lowest ratio at Joseph G. Luther Elementary School and the highest at Elizabeth S. Brown Elementary School.