Public schools in Williamston, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Williamston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,003
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Williamston public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Williamston, SC: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,003 students, an average of 601 per school. The largest campus is Palmetto High (1,086 students), and the largest elementary school is Cedar Grove Elementary (596).
Anderson 01 operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Williamston
Elementary schools in Williamston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Elementary Anderson 01 | PK–05 | 596 | 14:1 | |
| Palmetto Elementary Anderson 01 | PK–05 | 572 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Williamston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Middle Anderson 01 | 06–08 | 749 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Williamston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2 Anderson 80 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Palmetto High Anderson 01 | 09–12 | 1,086 | 18.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.6%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black6.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Williamston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,003 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williamston
How many public schools are in Williamston, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Williamston: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,003 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williamston?
Schools with an address in Williamston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Anderson 01 (4 schools), Anderson 80 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Williamston?
Palmetto High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williamston, with 1,086 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williamston?
No school with an address in Williamston is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Williamston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williamston public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Williamston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby South Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities