Williamston Community Schools

The Williamston Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Williamston Discovery Elementary and Williamston Explorer Elementary), 1 middle school (Williamston Middle School), and 1 high school (Williamston High School). The district's schools generally outperform state averages on standardized tests, with the middle school standing out as a top-ranked institution in Michigan.

Williamston Middle School has consistently ranked among the top 50-60 middle schools in Michigan over the past 3 years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, are significantly above the state averages. In contrast, while Williamston High School performs well, ranking in the top 100 high schools in Michigan, it has room for improvement, with a 82.8% 4-year graduation rate and a 7.6% dropout rate.

Across the district, the schools face a common challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% on average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies from 20.27% at Williamston High School to 25.52% at Williamston Discovery Elementary, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. Overall, the Williamston Community Schools district appears to be performing well, with opportunities for improvement in addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting student success at the high school level.