Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Williston’s public schools outscore 59% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Williston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Williston, 43% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Florida average (52%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Williston’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,940 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Williston Elementary School, then Williston Middle High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Williston Central Christian Academy (private) and Next Generation (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Williston’s grade
B: better than 59% of Florida school districts, #330 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Williston, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Williston
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 638 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Williston
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 638 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Williston
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 638 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Williston
Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 638 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Williston
Williston Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 515 students · 21:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Williston
Williston Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 515 students · 21:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Williston
Williston Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 515 students · 21:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Williston
Williston Middle High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,121 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Williston’s public schools are run by Levy County School District, which also serves Bronson, Cedar Key, Chiefland and Fanning Springs and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Williston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Williston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Williston | B | Levy County |
Every school in Williston
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Williston’s schools
Are Williston’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Williston children attend outscore 59% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #330 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Williston in?
Levy County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,554 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
What is Williston’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Levy County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Williston spend per student?
$11,940 in Levy County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Williston?
Yes: Williston Central Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 156 students) and Next Generation (religious, grades K–12, 25 students).
Parents talk
What Williston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Williston → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.