Summary:
ZIP code 48895 is served by the four schools of the highly-rated Williamston Community Schools district in Williamston, Michigan, which together educate roughly 1,864 students across elementary through high school grades in a relatively affluent community.
For parents, the standout is Williamston High School, which has surged to a #62 state ranking (92nd percentile) with a phenomenal 97.8% graduation rate and a 0.7% dropout rate—far better than state averages. Its SAT reading proficiency (78.6%) is 26.5 points above the Michigan average, and math (38.6%) beats the state by 12.1 points. The middle school is equally impressive, ranking in the 93rd-94th percentile for three straight years, with 8th grade PSAT math proficiency (61.6%) a remarkable 28.4 points above the state. Among the younger grades, Williamston Explorer Elementary School (grades 3-5) shows strong 3rd grade math scores (67.2% proficient, 24.3 points above state), though 5th grade math drops to 48%—an 18.4-point cliff from 4th grade that may signal a curriculum or cohort challenge. Williamston Discovery Elementary School (PK-2) has no test data since state testing starts in 3rd grade, but its low 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio suggests strong early-childhood support.
Notable patterns include a paradox at Williamston Middle School, which posts the district's highest chronic absenteeism (15.4%) despite top academic results, while the high school's absenteeism is just 9.0%. Social studies is a hidden strength district-wide, with 8th grade proficiency (79.1%) a massive 28.8 points above the state. Explorer spends the most per student ($14,470), possibly reflecting intervention needs for the 5th grade math dip, while the high school spends the least ($13,251). With free/reduced lunch rates between 15-25%, the district serves a relatively advantaged population, yet its performance—especially in ELA and social studies—still exceeds expectations, making it a consistently excellent choice for families.
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