Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0Williamston’s public schools outscore 97% of South Carolina districts
On the state math tests, 61% of Williamston’s students scored proficient, above the South Carolina average (41%). 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 South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Williamston’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 67% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,922 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Palmetto Middle, then Palmetto High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Calvary Christian Academy (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.
What’s behind Williamston’s grade
A+: better than 97% of South Carolina school districts, #6 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the South Carolina average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Williamston, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Williamston
Palmetto Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 572 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Williamston
Palmetto Middle
Grades 6–8 · 749 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Williamston
Palmetto Middle
Grades 6–8 · 749 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Williamston
Palmetto Middle
Grades 6–8 · 749 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Williamston
Palmetto High
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Williamston
Palmetto High
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Williamston
Palmetto High
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Williamston
Palmetto High
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Williamston’s public schools are run by Anderson School District 1, which also serves Pelzer and West Pelzer. 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 above the state in reading
Williamston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Williamston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Williamston | A+ | Anderson School District 1 |
Every school in Williamston
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Career and Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2).
Questions about Williamston’s schools
Are Williamston’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Williamston children attend outscore 97% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #6 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Williamston in?
Anderson School District 1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,886 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Williamston kids go to high school?
Palmetto High, with 1,086 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Williamston’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Anderson School District 1 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Williamston spend per student?
$11,922 in Anderson School District 1 (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Williamston?
Yes: Calvary Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–3, 120 students).
Parents talk
What Williamston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Williamston → 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 South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.