For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,559 students in Williamsburg 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Williamsburg 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
3,559 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Williamsburg 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
89%
31%
% White
6%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,529 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,199 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,529
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,199
$14,817
Best Williamsburg 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. E. Murray High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 C.e. Murray Boulevard
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kingstree Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Hemingway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Greeleyville Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Varner Avenue
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2116
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2116
Gr: PK-3 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Woodland Drive
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-7233
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-7233
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
C. E. Murray Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222-a C.e. Murray Boulevard
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
222 C.e. Murray Boulevard
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Greeleyville, SC 29056
(843) 426-2121
Gr: 4-5 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemingway Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lexington Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5493
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5493
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamsburg 01 School District?
Williamsburg 01 School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,559 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg 01hool District?
Williamsburg 01hool District is ranked #64 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg 01hool District?
89% of Williamsburg 01hool District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg 01hool District?
Williamsburg 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsburg 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,199 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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