Summary:
The city of Williamston, South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Anderson 01 school district. The district as a whole is ranked 3rd out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
Among the schools, Palmetto High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores, particularly in math and English, are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Palmetto High also boasts a strong graduation rate of 85.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Cedar Grove Elementary and Palmetto Elementary, have more mixed performance, with test scores closer to or below the district and state averages.
Across the schools, there are some notable statistics, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (22.5%) and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 58.66% at Palmetto High to 77.2% at Palmetto Elementary. The schools also have relatively high per-student spending, suggesting that resources are available, but the challenge may lie in effectively targeting and supporting the needs of the student population.
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