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Schools in Williamston · Williamston Community Schools

Williamston’s public schools outscore 90% of Michigan districts

Math proficiency in Williamston’s districts is 51%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Williamston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#80of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 19 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 17 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 8–12 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.6K
▼ 18% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.0
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,864 students on the public path
In brief

Williamston’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1238 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Williamston’s, its schools beat 97%, higher than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,615 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Williamston Explorer Elementary School, then Williamston Middle School, then Williamston High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Mary Elementary School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Williamston’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 90% of Michigan school districts, #80 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 90%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1238)Better than 97%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 970 test results and a graduating class of 155 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Williamston’s students in the tested grades sat them (969 in math, 971 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Williamston, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Williamston Discovery Elementary SchoolWilliamston Community SchoolsNo scores
3–5Williamston Explorer Elementary SchoolWilliamston Community SchoolsA−
6–8Williamston Middle SchoolWilliamston Community SchoolsA−
9–12Williamston High SchoolWilliamston Community SchoolsA

Williamston’s public schools are run by Williamston Community Schools, which also serves Leroy, Wheatfield and Williamstown. 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.

Williamston Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,864 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 18.0 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,615MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 45.4% · 971 students tested
Math51%
State average 33.6% · 969 students tested

Williamston vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Williamston’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WilliamstonAWilliamston
WilliamstownAWilliamston
WheatfieldAWilliamston PK–12 · Dansville Schools PK–12

All 2 neighbors share Williamston with Williamston, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Williamston

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Williamstonby address
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
428 students14:1Rate it →
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A−
387 students17:1Rate it →
Williamston Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
440 students19:1Rate it →
Williamston High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
609 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Mary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
141 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Williamston’s schools

Are Williamston’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Williamston children attend outscore 90% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #80 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Williamston in?

Williamston Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,864 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Williamston kids go to high school?

Williamston High School, with 609 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Williamston’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Williamston Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Williamston spend per student?

$13,615 in Williamston Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Williamston?

Yes: St. Mary Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 141 students).

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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 Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.