For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,086 students in Williamston, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Williamston, SC is Palmetto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Williamston, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmetto High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Williamston, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center Of Anderson 1 & 2
Vocational School
702 Belton Highway
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4121
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Williamston, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Williamston, SC include Palmetto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williamston?
2 public high schools are located in Williamston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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