For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 749 students in Williamston, SC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Williamston, SC is Palmetto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamston, SC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamston, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Williamston, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Williamston, SC include Palmetto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamston?
1 public middle schools are located in Williamston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston?
Williamston public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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