Purnell Swett High, NC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Purnell Swett High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score28
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Purnell Swett High
1,493Students
100%Low-Income Students
91Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 3% | 51% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 16% | 22% |
| Native American | 84% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Purnell Swett High
1%Math Proficiency
27%Reading Proficiency
14%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 18% | 44% | 50% |
| Male | 14% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 27% | 51% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 52% | 54% |
| Native American | 16% | 41% | 41% |
| Other | 50% | 48% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 11% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 18% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Purnell Swett High
86%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
-Limited English
74%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84% | 74% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 80% | 79% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 87% | 64% | 58% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Purnell Swett High, NC
Mount Zion Christian Academy
5 miles, E
Riverside Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Highlander Academy
9 miles, NE
Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute
13 miles, NW