At a glance
Reported students
1,086
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Palmetto High: 1,086 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 944
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Palmetto High
Palmetto High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Williamston. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Anderson 01. NCES reports 1,086 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.9%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Palmetto High
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic16.9%
- Black6.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anderson 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Powdersville High
High · Grades 09–12
1,024 reported students
Wren High
High · Grades 09–12
1,252 reported students
Wren Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
910 reported students
Spearman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
804 reported students
Powdersville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
801 reported students
Concrete Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
765 reported students
Public schools near Palmetto High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Middle Middle · Anderson 01 | 06–08 | 749 | 0.2 mi |
| Palmetto Elementary Elementary · Anderson 01 | PK–05 | 572 | 0.2 mi |
| Career and Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2 High · Anderson 80 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Wren High High · Anderson 01 | 09–12 | 1,252 | 7.3 mi |
| Woodmont High High · Greenville 01 | 09–12 | 2,151 | 7.8 mi |
| T. L. Hanna High High · Anderson 05 | 09–12 | 1,899 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto High
What grades does Palmetto High serve?
Palmetto High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Anderson 01.
How many students attend Palmetto High?
Palmetto High reported 1,086 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 944 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palmetto High?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 1,086 students and 59.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Palmetto High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palmetto High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anderson 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Palmetto High in?
Palmetto High is part of Anderson 01, based in Williamston, SC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palmetto High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palmetto Middle (0.2 mi), Palmetto Elementary (0.2 mi), Career and Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2 (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.