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Best Schools in Williamston, SC
Williamston, SC has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,094 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Williamston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Williamston, SC
The top high schools in Williamston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
2. Woodmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
3. Wren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
4. T. L. Hanna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
5. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
Best Middle Schools in Williamston, SC
The top middle schools in Williamston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Wren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
3. Glenview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
4. Palmetto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
5. Woodmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Williamston, SC
The top elementary schools in Williamston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Lebanon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
2. Wren Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. Spearman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
4. West Pelzer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
5. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
6. Cedar Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
7. Ellen Woodside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1020 Students
8. Palmetto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Williamston, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Williamston, SC has a total population of 12,787 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Williamston, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Williamston, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Williamston, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Williamston, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Williamston, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Williamston, SC
How many schools are in Williamston, SC?
Williamston, SC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,094 students in total.
How do schools in Williamston perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Williamston score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Williamston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Williamston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Williamston
4 of 4 schools in Williamston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Williamston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.