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Feeder schools

The following elementary and middle schools feed into Swansea High School: *Early Childhood Center (opened in 2011) (3K–5K) *Sandhills Primary (1st–2nd grade) *Sandhills Elementary (3rd–4th grade) *Frances Mack Intermediate (5th-6th grade) *Sandhills Middle (7th–8th Grade) *Swansea High Freshmen Academy (9th graders only)

Athletics

Swansea's teams are known as the Tigers. Their main athletic rival is the Pelion High School Panthers.

State championships

* Basketball - Girls: 1995 * Football: 1960, 1974, 1975, 1992, 1993, 1994 * Wrestling: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2002

Notable Alumni

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References

External links

Swansea High School Official Site
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